What are the responsibilities and job description for the SDET / Hybrid / Chicago position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
A Chicago based financial technology firm is hiring a full-time Software Development Engineer in Test to support mission critical trading systems. This hybrid role requires three days onsite in Chicago and focuses on Java based automation, API testing, and high-performance trading platforms within the digital assets space.
This opportunity is ideal for an SDET who wants to work close to the core of a trading engine rather than staying focused only on UI testing. The team is looking for someone who enjoys deep system level testing, understands how trades move through complex platforms, and wants a real voice in how quality is defined and measured. Engineers here gain strong exposure to trading workflows, protocol level testing, and a fast-growing asset class while maintaining healthy work life balance.
Required Skills and Experience
Strong experience writing automated tests in Java
Hands on use of Cucumber and Gherkin for acceptance testing
Experience testing APIs and distributed systems
Understanding of trading systems or financial platforms
bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field strongly preferred
Desired Skills and Experience
FIX protocol experience
Exposure to capital markets or trading environments
CI and CD pipeline experience
SQL and data validation skills
Experience working in fintech or digital assets
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% Automation Testing
20% API and protocol testing
10% Manual Testing
Daily Responsibilities
75% hands on testing and automation
15% Collaboration
10% Planning and Documentation
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You Will Receive the Following Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Equity participation
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis now and in the future.
This opportunity is ideal for an SDET who wants to work close to the core of a trading engine rather than staying focused only on UI testing. The team is looking for someone who enjoys deep system level testing, understands how trades move through complex platforms, and wants a real voice in how quality is defined and measured. Engineers here gain strong exposure to trading workflows, protocol level testing, and a fast-growing asset class while maintaining healthy work life balance.
Required Skills and Experience
Strong experience writing automated tests in Java
Hands on use of Cucumber and Gherkin for acceptance testing
Experience testing APIs and distributed systems
Understanding of trading systems or financial platforms
bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field strongly preferred
Desired Skills and Experience
FIX protocol experience
Exposure to capital markets or trading environments
CI and CD pipeline experience
SQL and data validation skills
Experience working in fintech or digital assets
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% Automation Testing
20% API and protocol testing
10% Manual Testing
Daily Responsibilities
75% hands on testing and automation
15% Collaboration
10% Planning and Documentation
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You Will Receive the Following Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Equity participation
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis now and in the future.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000