Lead Software Development Test Engineer

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Flexible/hybrid work model

Job summary

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation in Hyderabad seeks a Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) responsible for the modernization of mainframe legacy applications. This role involves designing and maintaining automated tests while ensuring software quality. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in test automation frameworks and CI/CD tools. We offer competitive compensation and a hybrid flexible work model, ensuring a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge of Databases and SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated tests across the delivery lifecycle.
• Contribute to the design of the automation framework and enhancements.
• Identify dependencies and communicate environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to improve software quality.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

CI/CD technologies

Java

Python

Databases and SQL

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Selenium

TestNG

Rest Assured

Karate

Git

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

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
• Align 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.

Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.