SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) – Java Automation

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Pension / Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Jersey City is seeking a talented SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with strong Java expertise to automate testing processes. You will play a key role in designing and implementing test automation frameworks, developing Java-based scripts, and collaborating with teams to ensure quality software delivery. The position requires 6–8 years of experience and offers competitive compensation along with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience with automated unit and integration testing.
• Strong proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming principles.
• Experience with CI/CD and version control tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test automation frameworks using Java.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for UI, API testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests.

Skills

Java programming proficiency

Test automation frameworks

API testing

SQL knowledge

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Selenium

TestNG

JUnit

Jenkins

Bitbucket

Rest Assured

Docker

Job description

SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) – Java Automation

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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're 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.

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

The SDET role specializes in development of capabilities and code to automate testing of the product or system under test. You will be part of a business‑aligned development squad that specializes in building, enhancing and maintaining custom software and solutions supporting the business.

We are seeking a highly skilled SDET with strong Java programming expertise to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions. This role requires deep knowledge of Java, test automation frameworks, and modern testing practices to ensure high‑quality software delivery.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement test automation frameworks using Java and tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit.
• Develop and maintain Java‑based automation scripts for UI, API, and backend testing.
• Apply Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and best practices in automation code.
• Implement design patterns like Page Object Model (POM) for scalable test automation.
• Perform API testing using Rest Assured and database validation using JDBC/JPA.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Cloudbees).
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
• Drive Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD) practices using Cucumber.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage through unit, integration, functional, regression, and smoke testing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

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

Qualifications

• Proven minimum experience of 6–8 years with automated unit and integration testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Talents Needed For Success

• Strong proficiency in Java programming, including OOP principles (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation)
• Collections FrameworkException Handling
• Streams and Lambda expressions
• Multithreading and Concurrency
• Hands‑on experience with Java‑based test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and dependency management.
• Experience with API testing (Rest Assured) and database testing (JDBC/JPA).
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and TDD/BDD.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle, DB2, Snowflake).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket) and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud environments and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter).
• Experience in Agile/DevOps environments.

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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