SDET / Automation Test Engineer (Selenium / Java)

Mindlance

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) within IT FinSight Delivery is responsible for designing, developing, and executing scalable testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical platforms across Financial Risk Management, Treasury, and Fixed Income Clearing. This role blends strong software engineering skills with deep testing expertise to drive an automation-first quality engineering strategy.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJersey City, NJ

    Description

    Hybrid onsite at Dallas, TX, 75019 / Jersey City, NJ, 07310

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    Description:
    The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) within IT FinSight Delivery is responsible for designing, developing, and executing scalable testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical platforms across Financial Risk Management, Treasury, and Fixed Income Clearing.
    This role blends strong software engineering skills with deep testing expertise to drive an automation-first quality engineering strategy. You will partner closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to embed testing early in the development lifecycle and enable continuous delivery.

    Key Responsibilities
    Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies aligned to business requirements and user stories
    Build and maintain robust automated test frameworks and scripts (UI, API, and backend) using Selenium and Java
    Develop and execute end-to-end, integration, regression, and performance test scenarios
    Write and optimize complex SQL queries to validate data integrity and backend processes
    Work with developers to pick up code logic and ensure comprehensive test coverage
    Test data management - Create and maintain test data to handle various test scenarios including corner test cases
    Ensure traceability from requirements through test cases to automation coverage
    Ability to work in cross functional agile teams and contribute to process improvement
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve defects, and improve quality outcomes
    Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket) to enable continuous testing
    Analyze test results, track defects, and provide clear, actionable reporting on quality metrics
    Manage test environments, test data, and dependencies to ensure smooth execution cycles
    Drive best practices in quality engineering, automation, and test design across teams
    Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong quality engineering culture
    Ensure adherence to risk and control frameworks, regulatory, and compliance requirements

    Qualifications
    Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
    3+ years of experience in software testing, automation, or quality engineering
    Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar object-oriented language

    Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium or equivalent)
    Proficiency in SQL and data validation techniques
    Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
    Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Micro Focus ALM, Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins
    Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies

    Key Skills & Competencies
    Automation-first mindset with a focus on scalability and maintainability
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global delivery model
    Effective communication with both technical and business stakeholders
    Knowledge of UI and backend testing strategies
    Experience with test frameworks, CI/CD integration, and modern QA practices
    Understanding of testing types: smoke, regression, functional, and non-functional testing
    Preferred: Experience in Capital Markets / Financial Services domain

    EEO:
    Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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