SDET QA Testing

Software Engineer, Test (QA)

The ideal candidate has:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or other related field or equivalent experience.

2+ years of QA experience is required, with recent and demonstrable experience creating automated test cases, and coding and enhancing test frameworks.

Experience with Cucumber BDD framework for feature files and reporting.

Experience with Selenium or Playwright or other UI automation tools.

Experience in Java and Python development for testing. Scripting experience or a working knowledge of another scripting or programming language will add value.

Experience testing API and API automation testing (Rest and SOAP)

Strong understanding of object-oriented design and programming techniques.

Strong working knowledge/understanding of Docker / Kubernetes architecture.

Strong working knowledge in database platforms such as: PostgreSQL (preferred), MySQL, or similar RDBMS, and document DB like MongoDB. A good working knowledge of SQL is a must.

Hands on experience with AI and AI-powered testing tools to automate test case generation, execution, and maintenance, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.

Practical experience with tools such as Claude Code, or similar

Experience with Unix/Linux (preference: RHEL/RPM based Linux).

Familiarity with FIX 4.4, Swift messaging protocols, and Kafka. Related testing experience will be a plus.

Experience with version control tools such as Git (preferred), or other version control tools.

Experience working in a continuous integration environment and with tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo.

Experience with the Atlassian tool set is a plus.

The successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills, an exacting attention to detail, and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a cross-functional team environment.

Location Overview

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it's a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River.

With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.

Role Overview

We design, develop, deploy, and support global clearing systems. We care deeply about system reliability, testability, recoverability, fault tolerance, throughput, and latency. Our engineers have a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering. We are analytical thinkers. We are always learning our craft. If it's broken, we fix it. If it needs refactoring, we refactor it. If it's hard to test, we make it testable. We like statistics. We love automation. We are pragmatic. We're looking for like-minded individuals to join us.

Your responsibilities will be:

Cboe Clearing US is actively seeking a dedicated and highly motivated team-oriented person to fill the role of Software Engineer, Test (QA) supporting our Clearing platform and their system functionality. A Software Engineer, Test at Cboe will work across US Clearing Systems groups; you will work alongside engineering and product teams to ensure new features and functionality work as expected. You will work to ensure the overall health of the system to ensure releases are stable, don't have a negative impact on customers, and are accomplished as smoothly as possible. This will be successfully achieved through a combination of manual and automation testing with more emphasis on automation.