Lead Automation Architect, SDET & QA

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The Options Clearing Corporation is seeking a Lead Associate Principal in Software Engineering (SDET) in Chicago. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and execute tests across frontend, API, and backend layers. You’ll lead test strategy, collaborate with software developers, project management, and customer support to ensure quality and performance targets are met. You will architect scalable automation strategies, drive BDD adoption with Cucumber/Karate, and

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