SDET: Automation-First QA for Financial Platforms

StradIT

Jersey City (NJ)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

StradIT is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Jersey City, NJ and Dallas, TX. The role focuses on designing, developing, and executing scalable testing solutions for financial platforms, with an automation-first quality engineering strategy.

You will partner with developers, product owners, and DevOps to embed testing early and enable continuous delivery. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of experience in software testing, strong Java/Python skills, and hands‑on Selenium

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in software testing, automation, or quality engineering.
  • Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar object‑oriented language.
  • Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium or equivalent).
  • Proficiency in SQL and data validation techniques.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Micro Focus ALM, Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies aligned to business requirements and user stories.
  • Build and maintain robust automated test frameworks and scripts (UI, API, and backend) using Selenium and Java.
  • Develop and execute end‑to‑end, integration, regression, and performance test scenarios.
  • Write and optimize complex SQL queries to validate data integrity and backend processes.
  • Work with developers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and traceability.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify risks, resolve defects, and improve quality outcomes.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket) to enable continuous testing.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong quality engineering culture.

Skills

Automation testing
Java
Python
Selenium
SQL
CI/CD
Agile / DevOps
Test strategy
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Selenium
Java
Git
Bitbucket
Jenkins
JIRA
Micro Focus ALM

Job description

StradIT is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Jersey City, NJ and Dallas, TX. The role focuses on designing, developing, and executing scalable testing solutions for financial platforms, with an automation-first quality engineering strategy.

You will partner with developers, product owners, and DevOps to embed testing early and enable continuous delivery. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of experience in software testing, strong Java/Python skills, and hands‑on Selenium

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