Senior Software Engineer in Test (Java)

DTCC • Tampa, FL

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

DTCC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong Java programming expertise to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions. This role is part of a business-aligned development squad focused on building, enhancing, and maintaining custom software and solutions. The position requires deep knowledge of Java, test automation frameworks, and modern testing practices to ensure high-quality software delivery. It is a Java-first engineering role, demanding hands-on Java development experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks using core Java and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, rather than low-code or record-and-playback tools. DTCC is at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, committed to employee growth, professional development, and fostering a diverse and supportive workplace.

Requirements

• Proven minimum experience of 6-8 years with automated unit and integration testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming, including: OOP principles (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation), Collections Framework, Exception Handling, Streams and Lambda expressions, Multithreading and Concurrency.
• Hands-on experience with Java-based test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and dependency management.
• Experience with API testing (Rest Assured) and database testing (JDBC/JPA).
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and TDD/BDD.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle, DB2, Snowflake).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket) and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to cloud environments and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter).
• Experience in Agile/DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test automation frameworks using Java and tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit.
• Develop and maintain Java-based automation scripts for UI, API, and backend testing.
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and best practices in automation code.
• Implement design patterns like Page Object Model (POM) for scalable test automation.
• Perform API testing using Rest Assured and database validation using JDBC/JPA.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Cloudbees).
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
• Drive Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices using Cucumber.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage through unit, integration, functional, regression, and smoke testing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior