Lead Software Development Test Engineer

Dtcc; Chennai District, Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Dtcc is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) based in Chennai, India. The role involves modernization of legacy applications and focuses on automation development and testing. You will be responsible for designing, developing, executing, and maintaining automated tests throughout the delivery lifecycle. A minimum of 7 years of experience is required, with expertise in testing frameworks such as Selenium, API automation using Rest Assured/Karate, and proficiency in at least one programming language. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for technical growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated tests across the delivery lifecycle.
• Contribute to the design of the automation framework and enhancement.
• Work with peers to implement and maintain continuous testing.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Selenium

CI/CD technologies

Rest Assured/Karate for API testing

Java

Python

SQL

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cloudbees

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Cucumber

Git

JUnit

Jira

Job description

The Impact you will have in this role:

Being a member of IT CSS Equities Delivery team, you will be responsible for modernization of our mainframe legacy applications on distributed systems. The Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role encompasses automation development and execution, functional, and non-functional testing. The SDET role specializes in the design, development, execution, and maintenance of automated tests to ensure the quality of software products. Partners with team members to understand software requirements and execute automated tests that validate the functionality while considering privacy and security requirements.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute expertise in the application of different software development and testing methodologies, tools, and technologies
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated tests across the delivery lifecycle
• Contribute to the design of the automation framework and enhancement
• Maintain traceability from user stories through test cases to automated scripts
• Identify dependencies, define, and communicate environmental and data requirements
• Act as a technical expert on one or more applications utilized by DTCC
• Research and evaluate technical solutions consistent with DTCC technology standards
• Align risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately
• Partner with team members to understand software requirements and design automated tests that validate the functionality while considering privacy and security requirements
• Create applications and construct unit test cases that ensure compliance with functional requirements
• Work with peers to mature ways of working to implement and maintain continuous testing within the software delivery processes and integrate automated test with CI/CD pipeline
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on development, testing, troubleshooting, and improve overall software quality
• Aligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Hands on experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, TestNG, etc. as well as CI/CD technologies (e.g. Cloudbees, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Cucumber, Git, JUnit, Jira etc.).
• Strong experience with automated testing.
• Hands on with backend test automation using Rest Assured/Karate for API testing.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge of Databases and SQL preferred.
• Solid understanding of databases with the ability to write and optimize SQL queries.
• Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, and experience working in onsite/offshore coordination models.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative, team-oriented environments.
• Stays current on the changes in their area and seeks out learning opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge.