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 The Development family is responsible for creating, designing, deploying, and supporting applications and software solutions used across the firm. This includes research, new development, prototyping, enhancement, re-engineering, maintenance, and support of internally and externally facing software products on enterprise technology platforms. The software development process requires deep domain expertise in modern and emerging development methodologies, tools, and programming languages, as well as close collaboration with business partners and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver effective solutions.
As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, scalability, and security of enterprise applications. This role encompasses automation development and execution, functional testing, and non-functional testing, with a strong emphasis on embedding quality throughout the software delivery lifecycle. The SDET specializes in the design, development, execution, and maintenance of automated testing solutions that validate software functionality while accounting for performance, privacy, and security requirements.
You will work closely with development, product, and delivery teams to understand software requirements, develop robust automated test strategies, and integrate continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines. This role is well-suited for a hands-on technical professional who combines strong engineering skills with a quality-first mindset in a regulated, fast-paced environment.
Your Primary Responsibilities:
- Apply expertise in software development and testing methodologies, tools, and technologies across the delivery lifecycle
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain automated test solutions to support continuous testing
- Contribute to the design, enhancement, and maintenance of test automation frameworks
- Ensure end-to-end traceability from user stories through test cases and automated scripts
- Prepare, maintain, and execute test cases based on user stories; analyze results and manage defects through resolution
- Construct end-to-end business scenarios by applying a strong understanding of business objectives and outcomes
- Act as a technical subject matter expert for one or more applications used within the organization
- Identify, define, and manage environmental and test data requirements, including dependencies
- Collaborate with delivery pipeline teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Track test execution results; report risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact delivery timelines
- Research and evaluate technical solutions aligned with enterprise technology standards
- Align risk and control considerations into day-to-day responsibilities and escalate concerns appropriately
- Collaborate with internal and external teams on development, testing, troubleshooting, and quality improvement initiatives
- Review test cases and automation approaches with peers to ensure comprehensive coverage and continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain product and testing documentation to support knowledge sharing and onboarding
- Mentor and guide team members on test strategy, coverage, and best practices
Qualifications - Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in software testing, test automation, or SDET roles
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
Talent Needed for Success - Strong proficiency in test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Jasmine)
- Hands-on experience with Java, Python, or JavaScript for automation and scripting
- Advanced experience with SQL and database testing
- Expertise in ETL testing and automation, including tools such as Talend or Informatica
- Experience with front-end and back-end testing using Java and Selenium
- Familiarity with performance and security testing concepts
- Experience testing Business Intelligence platforms such as Power BI or AWS QuickSight (preferred)
- Experience with Snowflake data warehouse is an added advantage
Tools & Platforms - Experience with AWS cloud services
- Proficiency with JIRA, Microfocus ALM, Bitbucket, Git, and Jenkins
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration
Process & Domain Knowledge - Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
- Familiarity with regulated environments; Capital Markets or Financial Services experience strongly preferred
- Understanding of smoke, functional, regression, and non-black box testing techniques
- ISTQB or equivalent certification preferred
Collaboration & Leadership - Proven ability to work effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams
- Experience coordinating across onsite and offshore teams
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team
- Experience leading or mentoring QA/SDET team members is an added advantage
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 UsWith 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.
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About the TeamServes as a dedicated technology resource for advancing DTCC's business opportunities and providing industry thought leadership for leveraging new technology. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC's mission to support the financial markets.
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