Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET)

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is hiring for the Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET) position in Chicago. This role is focused on leading integration testing efforts, requiring strong expertise in QA automation, technical skills in various programming languages, and excellent communication abilities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving automation initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Remote work options

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in manual and automation testing roles.
• Minimum 5 years supporting integration testing.
• 2 years in financial services or capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integration test strategies.
• Lead testing and automation efforts collaboratively.
• Document and demonstrate test results to product teams.

Skills

Testing and QA automation

Excellent communication

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Experience in Agile environments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Gherkin

Python

Java

SQL

Job description

Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET)

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About the Role

We are seeking a Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET) to lead manual and automated integration testing within the Renaissance Integration and Testing team, focusing on program-level testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integration test strategies for assigned products.
• Design and execute test plans, including automation initiatives.
• Lead testing and automation efforts collaboratively with team members.
• Document and demonstrate test results to product teams and management.
• Review release notes and create focused test plans for integration testing.
• Collaborate with product teams to resolve issues post-release.
• Manage issue tracking, categorization, and resolution processes.
• Develop functional and non-functional testing plans.
• Maintain issue tracking and retesting processes.
• Guide team members on testing integrated systems.
• Enhance automation capabilities for various testing types.
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize requirements and testing for new features, including Risk Platform applications.
• Manage Ovation system releases, assessing impact and communicating updates.
• Support regression testing and system updates.
• Provide support for Ovation systems, including issue resolution and user support.
• Create and maintain reports for business needs.
• Lead activities of implementation partners as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues and vendors.
• Report on project status and key metrics.
• Maintain documentation and process standards.
• Assist with compliance and regulatory activities.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in testing and QA automation.
• Technical expertise in relevant tools and programming languages.
• Excellent communication and customer focus.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, confidential environment.
• Experience with SDLC and software implementation.
• Attention to detail and professionalism.
• Experience within an Agile environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin.
• Experience with API and high-volume data testing.
• Skills in data testing, transformation, and programming languages such as Python and Java.
• Knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Experience with streaming systems, message queuing, and event sourcing tools.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 7 years in manual and automation testing roles.
• Minimum 5 years supporting integration testing in multiple functional areas.
• At least 2 years in financial services or capital markets.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, based in Chicago, IL, with a salary range of $159,500 - $262,200, plus incentives. OCC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including remote work options, tuition reimbursement, and more.

This job posting is active. To apply, follow the application steps outlined on the OCC careers page.