Software Development Engineer in Test (Infrastructure Testing - IaC)

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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 are 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. The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

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:

As we modernize our Middleware platforms, we are also transforming the way we deliver and support them. With a strategic shift toward 100% Infrastructure as Code (IaC), we are building a fully automated, scalable, and resilient delivery model. To support this evolution, we are seeking skilled Automation Test Engineers who can rigorously validate and certify our infrastructure code ensuring it is defect-free, reliable, and aligned with our IaC goals. This role will focus on validating middleware components (e.g., Tomcat, MQ, WebSphere) through automated test frameworks, ensuring configuration integrity, and supporting continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for middleware platforms using tools such as Chef InSpec, Jenkins, Ansible and custom frameworks
• Validate middleware configurations across environments (on-prem and cloud) based on infrastructure standards
• Collaborate with Product DRIs, Automation Developers, and Infrastructure teams to translate requirements into testable automation scenarios
• Maintain and enhance test coverage for regression, integration, and system validation across Tomcat, MQ, WAS, and RDQM
• Analyze test results, log defects, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to backlog grooming and sprint planning.
• Support Day 2 operations testing and readiness validation for middleware deployments

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• 3+ years of QA Testing experience with at least 2 years hands on Test Automation Experience
• Experience using Java, TestNG, JUnit, and Selenium.
• Hands-on experience with Git and Bitbucket is needed.
• Thorough Understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
• Proficient in all phases of testing including planning, design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting
• Skilled in designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts using tools such as Chef InSpec, Jenkins, Ansible, and custom-built frameworks
• Familiar with Git for source code management and experienced in setting up Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline test automation workflows Knowledge of automation standard and best practices including experience with XPath axes and CSS selectors
• Should know the Defect Management using ALM and Agile/Scrum management through JIRA, Defect Triaging, Defect Status Reporting and Tracking
• Develop, maintain, and implement functional and automated test scripts using Java and testing frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of regression testing, Smoke & Sanity testing, compatibility testing, system functional testing, user acceptance testing etc.
• Experience in build tools such as Maven, adding dependencies, maintaining pom.xml file is required.
• Ability to write simple to medium complexity SQL queries.
• Ability to interpret technical designs and specifications and design automated solutions accordingly.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive relationship and collaboration skills.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. 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.