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Software Development
Scratch
Selenium
Cypress
POSTMAN
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Design Patterns
Object-Oriented Programming
Git
Jenkins
Microsoft Azure
SQL
Relational Databases
Communication
Leadership
Banking
Asset Management
Capital Market
GitHub
Regression Analysis
Docker
Kubernetes
Apache Kafka
RabbitMQ
Data Management
Virtualization
Performance Testing
Apache JMeter
Computer Science
Web API
Technical Direction
Agile
Apache Velocity
Defect Analysis
Regression Testing
API
UI
Test Suites
Testing
Microservices
Software Development Methodology
Reporting
Automated Testing
Java
Software Engineering
Cloud Computing
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Innovation
IT Management
Mentorship
Collaboration
Insurance
Professional Development
Artificial Intelligence
Quality Assurance
Financial Services
SAP BASIS

Summary

A leading financial services organization is investing heavily in modernizing its cloud-based technology platform and is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive the next generation of quality engineering. This is a highly visible role where you'll lead the design and implementation of scalable automation frameworks, integrate AI-powered testing capabilities, and help establish engineering best practices across multiple development teams.

If you're passionate about building automation from the ground up, improving software quality through engineering excellence, and leveraging emerging AI technologies to transform testing, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact.
Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, QA Automation, or Software Development in Test (SDET)
3+ years leading automation initiatives or serving as a technical lead
Expert-level Java programming skills
Experience building automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar technologies
Strong API automation experience using REST Assured, Postman, or equivalent tools
Experience testing cloud-native applications within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and object-oriented programming
Experience with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar DevOps platforms
Strong SQL skills and experience validating relational databases
Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desired Skills & Experience

Financial services, banking, fintech, asset management, or capital markets experience
Experience with AI-assisted testing tools including GitHub Copilot, Claude, OpenAI APIs, or AI-powered test generation platforms
Experience building automated regression, integration, performance, and end-to-end test suites
Experience with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or event-driven architectures
Experience with test data management and service virtualization
Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or k6
Experience mentoring QA engineers and developers on automation best practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

What You Will Be Doing

Architect and develop enterprise-wide automation frameworks for web, API, and backend applications
Lead the technical direction of the QA Automation practice across multiple Agile engineering teams
Build scalable Java-based automation solutions that improve software quality and release velocity
Integrate AI-powered tools to accelerate test creation, maintenance, defect analysis, and regression testing
Develop automated API, UI, integration, and end-to-end test suites
Design cloud-native testing strategies supporting microservices and distributed applications
Partner closely with Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Product Managers, and Architects throughout the SDLC
Implement quality gates within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
Improve test reliability, execution speed, reporting, and overall automation coverage
Mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and establish automation engineering standards
Evaluate emerging QA technologies and continuously improve engineering practices

Tech Breakdown

40% QA Automation & Test Framework Development
25% Java Software Engineering
20% Cloud, DevOps & CI/CD Integration
15% AI-Driven Test Engineering & Innovation

Daily Responsibilities

75% Hands-On Development & Automation Engineering
15% Technical Leadership & Mentorship
10% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:

Competitive base salary
Annual performance bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off and company holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development and certification reimbursement
Opportunity to help define the future of AI-enabled software quality engineering within a leading financial services organization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorship is available for this position.

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Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 883476
Posted 5 hours ago

Senior Software Developer in Test - QA with Python and pytest

Boston, Massachusetts

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A leading investment and capital management firm is continuing to modernize its technology platform and is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Test (SDET) to help drive software quality across its cloud-native trading, portfolio management, and financial systems. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative engineering organization where quality is treated as a core engineering discipline rather than a separate QA function. This role is ideal for an experienced automation engineer wh

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