Software Development Engineer in Test (Infrastructure Testing - IaC)

Job Description 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 **NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. ** 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. About Us With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind. Learn more about Clearance and Settlement by clicking here. About the Team The Business Management and Administration teams direct and help implement DTCC's corporate strategy by providing change management, project management and administrative support and coordination across business lines. The DTCC Corporate Strategy team plays a key role in driving and developing the company's overarching strategic direction, including growth strategies. The team advises DTCC senior leaders and the Board of Directors on emerging strategic issues and trends (e.g., market, client, industry) to provide the foundation for better-informed decisions not only for the overall direction of the firm but also for individual businesses and functions. Dtcc