Sr. SDET Engineer

Job Title:Sr. SDET Engineer
Location:Chicago, IL – Candidates must be local and willing to work hybrid model, 2 days onsite per week.
Duration & Type:Contract set to last remainder of 2026
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate ($51-64/hr), Access to Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan of Choice, and 401K

Chamberlain Advisors is currently seeking a Sr. SDET Engineer  for our direct client in the financial services industry. This is a contract position set to last the remainder of 2026 with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between Quality Assurance and Test Engineering, partnering closely with Developers, QA, and Software Engineers in Test (SET) to architect, design, and implement robust automation solutions while defining testing strategy and performing deep-dive manual analysis. Click apply now and join the Chamberlain experience.

What You Will Be Accountable For
Testing & Quality Ownership

• Take ownership of comprehensive test plans and the creation/execution of test cases for functional, system-wide, integration, and regression testing.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot complex system issues through to final resolution.
• Proactively maintain the regression suite — lead the identification, troubleshooting, and remediation of regression failures to ensure stable, continuous delivery.

Collaborative Automation Engineering

• Collaborate with Dev, QA, and SET team members to design and scale automated test frameworks that are maintainable, efficient, and performant.
• Develop high-performance automation scripts using Core Java, adhering to Clean Code principles and software engineering best practices to build a modular, reusable, and scalable test suite that minimizes technical debt.
• Utilize Cucumber to translate complex requirements into clear, human-readable test scenarios; structure feature files so intent and coverage are immediately transparent to technical and non-technical team members.

Platform & DevOps

• Operate within Unix/Linux platforms, leveraging Linux commands for log analysis, process management, and environment configuration.
• Manage and optimize the automation pipeline within a Continuous Integration environment using tools such as XLR, Bamboo, Jenkins, and Ansible.
• Support cloud readiness initiatives, with exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) where applicable.

What Qualifications You Need

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a combined QA and Automation role.
• Proven experience in manual testing, test planning, and defect lifecycle management.
• Advanced knowledge of Core Java.
• Expert-level experience with Cucumber, Maven, and Git.
• Proficiency in the Linux command line and shell environment.
• Strong ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines (Dev/SET/QA) while maintaining the independence to code and troubleshoot complex failures autonomously.

Preferred

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud providers.
• Prior experience in financial services, trading platforms, or risk management technology.

About the Client:
Mixing powerful thinking and cutting-edge technology, our client is where the world comes to manage risk. Offering the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes. They have created a marketplace for buyers and sellers bringing together individuals, companies, and institutions that need to manage risk. Our client works to serve as the counterparty to every trade that happens in our markets, to protect the integrity of our markets, and to virtually eliminate third-party credit risk. They are more than a marketplace, they are a team of groundbreakers, problem solvers, and difference makers.

Why Work with Chamberlain?
Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business that provides human capital solutions across a wide range of industries and engagement types. Chamberlain candidates benefit from our unique hiring and interviewing process which has been designed to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their job searches. This is achieved through our 5-step recruitment process, ensuring a top-of-the-line candidate experience. Find out what makes us different; apply to Chamberlain today.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Chamberlain Advisors expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chamberlain Advisors' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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