SS&C Technologies

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

SS&C Technologies$130K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in delivering high-quality products and facilitating automation tests in an enterprise software environment.
  • Proficiency in writing automation using Python and TypeScript.
  • Experience with API and UI testing platforms, including Pytest and Playwright.
  • Thorough knowledge of the QA cycle and experience building automation frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Docker and Cloud platforms.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration tools like GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire testing process for your team from requirements analysis to test case automation.
  • Develop a deep understanding of business needs and collaborate on quality standards with other managers.
  • Recommend quality process improvements and refine automation strategies.
  • Define and implement performance testing strategies and capabilities.
  • Monitor and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficiency.
  • Maintain and extend existing test automation frameworks while building new ones.
  • Provide technical guidance to QA team members and promote a quality-driven mindset.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Professional development reimbursement opportunity.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Locations: San Francisco, CA | Hybrid

In this role as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will be working on a fast-paced Agile team who are focused on building functionality to support our product modernization initiatives. This involves close collaboration in a cross-functional team of Software Developers, QA engineers and Product Managers. This SDET role will encompass product functional testing with scope to include writing automation, defining and implementing the automation framework, monitoring CI/CD Pipelines, performance & test results analysis, use case validation, evaluating and reporting current quality of existing and new features, developing and maintaining test tools.

What You Will Get to Do
  • Own the entire testing process for your team, including representing quality in cross-team discussions, requirements analysis, test planning, test case definition and execution, and test case automation.
  • Cultivate deep understanding of business needs and technical roadmap and set clear quality standards in collaboration with other Quality and Engineering Managers.
  • Recommend improvements to quality process, testing methodology, and automation strategy within your team and across the product.
  • Help define and implement performance/scale test strategy and capabilities.
  • Monitor and improve CI/CD pipelines.
  • Maintain and extend existing test automation framework, as well as evaluation and build out of any new frameworks in support of our automation needs and strategy.
  • Provide technical guidance to QA team members and enhance technical capabilities.
  • Be an advocate and champion of a quality mindset across your team and the product. - 'build quality in', 'automation-first' and 'shift left test'.


What You Will Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Science, or other relevant majors or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in delivering high quality products and facilitating automation tests in enterprise software environment.
  • Experience with writing automation with the following languages: Python, TypeScript
  • Experience with API and UI testing platforms, Pytest, Playwright or similar frameworks.
  • Knowledge of the complete QA cycle and experience with different types of testing, including experience building and adding onto an automation framework.
  • Experience with Dockers and Cloud platforms
  • Experience with Continuous Integration tools (e.g GitHub Actions). PULL-Request, cherry-pick, merge conflict resolution should be second nature to you.
  • Experience in developing or influencing the development of automated framework(s) for enterprise level functional and regression testing is preferable.
  • Experience with performance testing using Locust or other performance tools.


Nice to Have
  • Portfolio and/or accounting and investment industry experience
  • Understanding of financial instruments and how they apply to today's marketplace.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies including scrum practices.
  • Experience Unix/Linux OS
  • Knowledge in Performance testing
  • Working knowledge of MongoDB, Json Scripts, SQL


Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers.

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SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

California: The expected base salary for the position is between 130,000 USD to 150,000 USD.

In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company's discretion.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C Technologies is a provider of software products and software-enabled services to the financial services industry. The company's products and services are used by various financial institutions, including banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and insurance companies. SS&C operates in three business segments: Institutional and Investment Management, Alternative Asset Management, and Insurance and Financial Services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut.
Learn more about SS&C Technologies
Size
24,900 employees
Market Cap
$13.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$625.2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$4.6 billion
NASDAQ

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