Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Backend Focus

Job Description

Job Description

About ITRS

At ITRS, we make society's critical technology work. Our mission is to deliver automated and holistic IT observability solutions that safeguard critical applications and enable innovation. We are the only monitoring and observability platform designed for the most demanding and regulated industries — trusted by 90% of Tier 1 capital markets firms.

We believe when our team thrives, so do our customers. With us, you'll find :

• A culture that backs you – We're proud to be a Great Place to Work for multiple years in a row due to our inclusive, supportive environment.
• Work that matters – Make a real difference with 1,000s of global customers in industries that keep the world running, including 9 out of 10 top investment banks.
• Room to grow – Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, we're committed to your development. Just ask our team members who've been excelling here for 10+ years.

With headquarters in London and teams across the US, Europe, and Asia, ITRS combines the agility of a high-impact tech business with the stability of a private equity–backed global partner.

Scope of Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with deep expertise in backend systems to join our software engineering team in Chicago. This role is focused exclusively on platform-level testing for our backend software, emphasizing reliability, performance, and scalability in distributed systems. You will report to our Engineering Manager and play a key role in developing and maintaining automated testing infrastructure.

You must have hands-on experience building and automating test frameworks, not just executing manual tests. We prioritize engineers who can code and innovate in testing environments, particularly for cloud-native deployments. This position requires strong development skills to create custom automation tools, sizing measurements, and performance benchmarks. We offer a hybrid work schedule : at least 1-2 days per week in our Chicago office for collaboration, with the remainder remote.

Occasional travel within the US and internationally may be required to connect with our global distributed team. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 per annum.

As a Senior SDET, you will :

Requirements

Benefits

ITRS is an Equal Opportunity employer and Inclusion is part of our everyday life. We celebrate diversity and pride ourselves on providing an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and have a voice, allowing everyone to contribute equally. We remain committed to advocating inclusion, diversity, and equality into our ITRS family as we grow and enrich our business.

We welcome applications from everyone in the community as we recognize that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.