What are the responsibilities and job description for the SDET / Java / Python / Chicago, IL position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
A growing technology organization in Chicago is hiring a full-time Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to support a modern, web-based automation platform. This team builds advanced software solutions used by industrial enterprises and leverages technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. This is an onsite role offering long-term stability and ownership over system quality and reliability.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants more than traditional test automation. The role blends quality engineering with site reliability practices, giving you influence over system stability, observability, and performance. You'll work closely with engineers and product teams, gain exposure to distributed systems and IoT environments, and help shape how testing and reliability are built into the platform from the ground up. Required Skills & Experience 5 years of experience in SDET, test automation, or reliability-focused engineering roles
Strong programming experience with Java, Python, and/or JavaScript
Hands-on experience with UI and API test automation
Experience testing backend services and distributed systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools
Understanding of system architecture, databases, and messaging systems Desired Skills & Experience Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana
Exposure to Docker-based or native application deployments
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, OSI model)
Background working in agile development environments
Experience collaborating with cross-functional or global teams What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
100% Test Automation (UI, API, Backend)
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-On Engineering
10% Documentation & Strategy
20% Team Collaboration The Offer Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Long-term growth opportunities within a scaling organization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants more than traditional test automation. The role blends quality engineering with site reliability practices, giving you influence over system stability, observability, and performance. You'll work closely with engineers and product teams, gain exposure to distributed systems and IoT environments, and help shape how testing and reliability are built into the platform from the ground up. Required Skills & Experience 5 years of experience in SDET, test automation, or reliability-focused engineering roles
Strong programming experience with Java, Python, and/or JavaScript
Hands-on experience with UI and API test automation
Experience testing backend services and distributed systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools
Understanding of system architecture, databases, and messaging systems Desired Skills & Experience Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana
Exposure to Docker-based or native application deployments
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, OSI model)
Background working in agile development environments
Experience collaborating with cross-functional or global teams What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
100% Test Automation (UI, API, Backend)
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-On Engineering
10% Documentation & Strategy
20% Team Collaboration The Offer Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Long-term growth opportunities within a scaling organization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000