SDET: UI, API & DB Automation Engineer

Dexian; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) within IT FinSight Delivery to design, develop, and execute scalable testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical platforms across Financial Risk Management, Treasury, and Fixed Income Clearing.

This role blends strong software engineering with testing expertise to drive an automation-first quality engineering strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 software development lifecycle (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 pick up code logic and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Test data management - Create and maintain test data to handle various test scenarios including corner test cases
• Ensure traceability from requirements through test cases to automation coverage
• Ability to work in cross functional agile teams and contribute to process improvement
• 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
• Analyze test results, track defects, and provide clear, actionable reporting on quality metrics
• Manage test environments, test data, and dependencies to ensure smooth execution cycles
• Drive best practices in quality engineering, automation, and test design across team
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong quality engineering culture
• Ensure adherence to risk and control frameworks, regulatory, and compliance requirements

Skills

Java

Python

Test automation

Selenium

SQL

CI/CD

Agile

DevOps

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

JIRA

Micro Focus ALM

Git

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Job description

Dexian is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) within IT FinSight Delivery to design, develop, and execute scalable testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical platforms across Financial Risk Management, Treasury, and Fixed Income Clearing.

This role blends strong software engineering with testing expertise to drive an automation-first quality engineering strategy.