Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Kafka/JAVA)

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 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 Development family is responsible for creating, designing, deploying, and supporting applications, programs, and software solutions. May include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities related to software products used internally or externally on product platforms supported by the firm. The software development process requires in-depth subject matter expertise in existing and emerging development methodologies, tools, and programming languages. Software Developers work closely with business partners and / or external clients in defining requirements and implementing solutions. The Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role encompasses automation development and execution, functional, and non-functional testing. The SDET role specializes in the design, development, execution, and maintenance of automated tests to ensure the quality of software products. Partners with team members to understand software requirements and execute automated tests that validate the functionality while considering privacy and security requirements. Your Primary Responsibilities: Design, create, maintain, and execute test scenarios / cases for modernization initiatives ensuring extensive test coverage of critical business flows with all upstream & downstream touch points Design, develop, Integrate, and execute automation suites of critical business end-to-end flows for reusability and quicker response to post-production issue testing Understand business requirements, application functionality, release scope, and system integration specifics Identify & resolve defects and improve the overall software testing process Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) processes Stay current with new software testing methodologies, tools, and technologies Understand and apply industry-specific best practices & standards Understand and articulate the business and the value adds Play an active role in translating business and functional requirements into concrete results Coordinate with testing partners for cross-application and cross-business testing scenarios NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. Qualifications: Proven min experience of 6 years with automated functional and integrated tests Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field Talents Needed for Success: Experienced in Agile/Waterfall, onsite/offshore work model and coordination Strong experience with automated testing Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, C#, etc.) Knowledge of Databases and SQL preferred Detailed understanding of end-to-end integration testing, smoke testing, black-box, and non-black box testing Knowledge of software testing methodologies, techniques, and tools Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as Java / Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, etc. as well as CI/CD technologies (e.g. Cloudbees, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Git, Jira etc.) Extensive experience with testing modern scripting language-based components. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code Expert and hands on with backend test automation using Rest Assured/Karate for API testing JDBC/JPA for database testing (Oracle/ DB2/ Snowflake) Experience in writing sophisticated SQL queries Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong teamwork 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)