Senior Backend SDET: Distributed Systems, Hybrid in Chicago

ITRS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental coverage

HSA & FSA

Employee Assistance Programme

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 days holiday + public holidays + 3 days paid volunteering leave

Job summary

A leading IT observability solutions provider in Chicago is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a strong focus on backend testing. The role involves designing and executing comprehensive testing solutions for distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong programming skills, and proficiency with tools like Docker and Kubernetes. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $140,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an SDET or QA engineer, focusing on backend/platform testing.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Go, Python, or Bash.
• Hands-on experience with cloud deployments and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive backend platform-level testing.
• Maintain and enhance performance testing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define test strategies.

Skills

Backend/platform testing

Java

Go

Python

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Performance testing tools

CI/CD

DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Kafka

PostgreSQL

ClickHouse

Keycloak

Job description

A leading IT observability solutions provider in Chicago is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a strong focus on backend testing. The role involves designing and executing comprehensive testing solutions for distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong programming skills, and proficiency with tools like Docker and Kubernetes. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $140,000.