QA Automation Engineer / Hybrid / Chicago, IL

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Sick Time Leave

PTO

Job summary

An innovative boutique firm in downtown Chicago is seeking a skilled automation engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and implementing test plans for a proprietary algorithmic trading system, catering to institutional clients in the finance sector. The company fosters a collaborative and energetic work environment, emphasizing teamwork and open dialogue. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact within a tight-knit team. If you are passionate about automation and thrive in a lively atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation experience with a focus on test plans.
• Strong knowledge of Selenium and Cucumber for testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test plans for proprietary trading systems.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance project strategies.

Skills

Automation Experience

Test Plans Design and Implementation

Selenium

Cucumber

Java

C#

AGILE

Finance Industry Experience

Git

Job description

Based in downtown Chicago, this is a boutique team of software engineers, quantitative analysts, and IT specialists focused on deploying a proprietary algorithmic trading system. This system is offered through their FINRA-registered broker-dealer, which caters to a select group of institutional clients, including hedge funds, primary dealers, and proprietary trading firms.

Established in 2013, the company is made up of a tight-knit team of roughly 13 individuals. They emphasize teamwork and open dialogue, often engaging in collaborative discussions where all team members can share their insights and help shape project strategies. The office environment is energetic and inclusive, with music playing throughout the day to foster a lively and approachable atmosphere.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of automation experience
• Design and implementation of test plans
• Selenium
• Cucumber
• Java, C#
• AGILE

Desired Skills & Experience

• Finance Industry experience
• Git

The Offer

· Competitive Salary: Up to $150K/year, DOE.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Sick Time Leave and PTO

No C2C and unable to provide sponsorship at this time