Full Stack Java Developer / Software Engineer in Test (SET) Consultant

Job Title: Full Stack Java Developer / Software Engineer in Test (SET) ConsultantLocation: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (Candidates must be local and willing to work onsite 2 days per week)Duration & Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)Compensation & Benefits: Competitive W2 hourly rate ($51–64/hr), Access to Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan of Choice, and 401KSummaryChamberlain Advisors is partnering with a premier global financial markets organization to identify two Full Stack Java Developer / Software Engineer in Test (SET) Consultants to join a high-performing engineering team responsible for building secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions supporting global trading, clearing, and risk management platforms.This opportunity is ideal for professionals who bring a strong combination of hands-on Java software engineering and advanced test automation expertise, with the ability to contribute across development, automation architecture, quality engineering, and production-grade testing initiatives. This is not a traditional QA-only role—the ideal consultant will be a true engineer with proven Core Java development experience, capable of designing automation frameworks, debugging complex issues, and contributing production-quality code in a fast-paced enterprise environment.Candidates must be thoroughly vetted for actual development depth, as this team requires engineers with genuine technical strength—not purely test execution backgrounds. Click Apply Now to join the Chamberlain experience!What You Will Be Accountable ForDesign, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise applications using Core JavaWrite clean, modular, maintainable, production-ready code following software engineering best practicesDevelop application modules, reusable components, and supporting unit tests with minimal supervisionParticipate in backend engineering initiatives, including architecture discussions and technical solution designSupport debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of application defects and system failuresDesign, enhance, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks in partnership with Development, QA, and SET teamsBuild modular, reusable automation test suites using Core Java, Cucumber, and related frameworksTranslate complex business and technical requirements into clear automation scenarios and executable test coverageCreate, maintain, and review testing documentation, artifacts, and regression assetsOwn comprehensive testing efforts across: Functional testing, System-wide testing, Integration, testing, Regression testing, End-to-end validationIdentify, document, troubleshoot, and drive complex defects through resolutionWork within Unix/Linux environments for system navigation, log review, troubleshooting, and process managementSupport and optimize CI/CD automation pipelines using tools such as: Jenkins, Ansible, Bamboo, XLR, Maven, GitParticipate in continuous delivery and release engineering initiativesSupport cloud-readiness efforts and modernization initiatives where applicableWhat Qualifications You NeedBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related fieldMinimum 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, automation engineering, QA engineering, or a blended development/testing roleStrong hands-on Core Java development experience in enterprise environmentsDemonstrated expertise in multithreaded Java application developmentAdvanced experience designing and building automation frameworksStrong experience with: Cucumber, Maven, Git, Jenkins, AnsibleSolid manual testing foundation including: Test planning, Test case design, Defect lifecycle, management, Root cause analysis, Strong Unix/Linux command-line experienceExperience debugging complex application and automation failuresAbility to independently code, troubleshoot, and drive technical problem resolutionExperience working in continuous integration / continuous deployment environmentsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud environmentsFinancial services, capital markets, exchange technology, or trading systems experienceExperience supporting high-availability or low-latency enterprise platformsExposure to secure software development practicesBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical disciplineAbout The ClientMixing 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 EmployerChamberlain 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.