Job Description

The impact you will have in this role:

The SDET role specializes in development of capabilities and code to automate testing of the product or system under test. You will be part of a business-aligned development squad that specializes in building, enhancing and maintaining custom software and solutions supporting the business.

We are seeking a highly skilled SDET with strong Java programming expertise to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions. This role requires deep knowledge of Java, test automation frameworks, and modern testing practices to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and implement test automation frameworks using Java and tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit.
• Develop and maintain Java-based automation scripts for UI, API, and backend testing.
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and best practices in automation code.
• Implement design patterns like Page Object Model (POM) for scalable test automation.
• Perform API testing using Rest Assured and database validation using JDBC/JPA.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Cloudbees).
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
• Drive Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices using Cucumber.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage through unit, integration, functional, regression, and smoke testing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

• Proven min experience of 6-8 years with automated unit and integration testing.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Talents Needed for Success:

• Strong proficiency in Java programming, including:
  • OOP principles (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation)
  • Collections Framework
  • Exception Handling
  • Streams and Lambda expressions
  • Multithreading and Concurrency
• Hands-on experience with Java-based test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and dependency management.
• Experience with API testing (Rest Assured) and database testing (JDBC/JPA).
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and TDD/BDD.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle, DB2, Snowflake).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket) and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud environments and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter).
• Experience in Agile/DevOps environments.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.

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About the Team

Serves as a dedicated technology resource for advancing DTCC's business opportunities and providing industry thought leadership for leveraging new technology. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC's mission to support the financial markets.