Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Tradeweb Europe Limited; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Hybrid Environment

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Tradeweb seeks a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong test automation experience to design robust automation solutions for modern web applications. The role collaborates with engineers, product managers, and DevOps to ensure high-quality software delivery, using SQL and Python for validation and data analysis.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in QA/testing, experience with Angular/React frontends, and hands-on expertise in Selenium, Cypress, Playwright,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of software quality assurance and testing, preferably in finance or trading systems.
• Proven experience as an SDET/QA Automation Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Experience with modern open-source JavaScript testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, WebdriverIO).
• Good understanding of testing modern web apps built with Angular/React.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web applications.
• Create and execute automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Support applications built with Angular and React.
• Debug client-side JavaScript issues using Chrome DevTools.
• Develop test utilities and Python-based validation tools.
• Use SQL for data validation, troubleshooting, and backend verification.
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, product owners, and DevOps to ensure quality.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/Jenkins).
• Work in Linux-based environments for testing and automation.
• Analyze defects and document issues clearly.

Skills

Test automation

QA Automation

JavaScript debugging

SQL

Python

CI/CD

Linux

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

WebdriverIO

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

Tradeweb is a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, serving more than 3,000 clients in over 85 countries.

Tradeweb is proud to be an EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer.

Group Details

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong test automation experience to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in building and maintaining automated test frameworks for modern web applications. This role requires a hands‑on engineer who can design robust automation solutions, troubleshoot complex client‑side issues, and work closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure high‑quality software delivery. The candidate should also be comfortable working with SQL and Python for day‑to‑day validation, test data analysis, backend verification, and building utilities that support testing and release processes. Experience in trading platforms or within a financial institution is strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web‑based applications.
• Create and execute automated functional, regression, integration, and end‑to‑end test suites.
• Support applications built with modern frontend technologies, including Angular and React.
• Use modern open‑source automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and WebdriverIO.
• Debug client‑side JavaScript issues using Chrome Developer Tools, including browser console errors, network failures, UI rendering issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain test utilities, support scripts, and validation tools using Python.
• Use SQL for data validation, troubleshooting, backend verification, reconciliation, and test data analysis.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, QA, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• Work in Linux‑based environments for test execution, troubleshooting, scripting, and automation support.
• Analyze defects, isolate root causes, and provide clear documentation for issues found during testing.
• Leverage modern AI‑assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GPT, or similar platforms to improve productivity, accelerate test creation, and enhance debugging and analysis workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of quality engineering practices, tooling, and automation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing, preferably within financial services or trading systems.
• Proven experience as an SDET, QA Automation Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong hands‑on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Experience with modern open‑source JavaScript testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and WebdriverIO.
• Good understanding of testing modern web applications built with Angular, React, or similar JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong experience debugging client‑side JavaScript errors using Chrome Developer Tools.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL for querying databases, validating data, and supporting test investigations.
• Strong working knowledge of Python for building utilities, automation helpers, test scripts, and data processing tools.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools such as GitLab or Jenkins. Well versed with GIT.
• Strong working knowledge of the Linux operating system, including command‑line usage, scripting, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with automated testing for UI, API, and regression testing.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a trading environment, capital markets, or a financial institution.
• Experience validating transactional workflows, trade data, reconciliations, and downstream system integrations.
• Familiarity with APIs, backend services, and database‑driven application testing.
• Understanding of agile development methodologies and modern software delivery practices.
• Exposure to performance testing, service virtualization, or API automation is a plus.

Additional Information & Benefits

Tradeweb is committed to providing valuable and competitive benefits. In addition to working in our culture of innovation and collaboration, we offer:

• Health Insurance: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
• Hybrid Environment: Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: You may elect to set aside pre‑tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members.
• Maven Family Building Benefit: Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post‑partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provides a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement towards fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses.
• Building Wealth - 401(k) Savings Plan: Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute.
• The current pay range for this role is currently $140,000 to $190,000 per year, based on a regular, full‑time schedule. The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, market data, and internal guidelines.
• This role will also be eligible to participate in Tradeweb’s discretionary bonus program.
• This role is expected to remain open until 5/25/26

Other Benefit Programs

• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits Program
• ARAG Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Financial Wellness Tools
• Travel Assistance Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Corporate Gym Subsidies
• Wellness Perks
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave