Automation Test Engineer

DTCC; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension

Flexible/hybrid work model

Job summary

DTCC in Jersey City, NJ is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to design and implement test plans, write automation scripts, and ensure end-to-end quality for financial services software.

You will work in a hybrid model, collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintain test artifacts, and mentor teammates while ensuring risk and control processes are observed throughout the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and execute test cases based on user stories; present results and track defects to closure
• Prepare, maintain, and execute automated test scripts
• Maintain traceability from requirements through test cases to automated scripts
• Review test cases / automation approach with stakeholders for coverage
• Track test execution breakthroughs and report issues affecting timelines
• Develop end-to-end business scenarios aligning with objectives
• Collaborate with delivery pipeline teams to drive adoption and resolve issues
• Identify environment and data requirements; manage environment and data
• Mentor colleagues on test coverage and test cases
• Develop deep understanding of the product being delivered
• Ensure process compliance and documentation
• Align risk and control processes with day-to-day duties

Skills

Selenium

SQL

JIRA

ALM

Git

Jenkins

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Micro Focus ALM

Bitbucket

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

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 FinSight Delivery team, the Test Engineer will be responsible for developing test plans and implementing those plans against the corresponding test procedures. He should also be accountable for the development of automation scripts in Selenium java and writing SQL queries.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare, maintain, and execute test cases based on user stories; present results and track defects to closure
• Prepare, maintain, and execute automated test scripts
• Maintain traceability from business requirements through test cases to automated scripts
• Review test cases / automation approach with stakeholder to ensure comprehensive coverage and acquire feedback
• Track test execution breakthroughs, report on issues and risks with the potential to affect project timelines
• Construct appropriate end-2-end business scenarios through the application of a broad understanding of business objectives and goals
• Collaborate with delivery pipeline teams to drive adoption and resolve open issues.
• Identify dependencies for environmental and data requirements; manage and maintain environment and data.
• Provide mentorship to colleagues related to test coverage and test cases
• Develop a detailed understanding of the product being delivered
• Responsible for process compliance & associated documentation
• Aligns risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to supervise and mitigate risk; calls out appropriately

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Experience in Selenium Java with good hands on experience
• Extensive experience with testing modern scripting language-based components.
• Experience in writing sophisticated SQL queries.
• Experience with JIRA, Microfocus ALM, Bitbucket, Git, and Jenkins
• Experienced in Agile/Waterfall, onsite/offshore work model and coordination
• In depth knowledge of the software implementation lifecycle (specifically the testing model, methodology, and processes),
• Experience with front-end & backend testing using Java and Selenium.
• Experience with JIRA, Microfocus ALM, Bitbucket, Git, and Jenkins
• Detailed understanding of smoke testing, black-box, and non-black box testing, as well as regression testing
• Requires the ability to work well with both business clients and technical team and the ability to work independently, both individually and as part of a team.
• Preferably from Capital Market domain

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. 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.

ABOUT US

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram .

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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