Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Java.

DTCC • Tampa, FL

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is part of a business-aligned development squad responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. The role combines software development and test engineering, emphasizing Core Java programming, technical problem-solving, and automation development. The SDET designs and develops scalable automated testing solutions across UI, API, and backend systems, applying software engineering principles to improve quality, reliability, and testability.

The position calls for a hands-on Java programmer who can independently write, debug, and maintain code and use those development skills to build robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation solutions. The SDET collaborates with developers, product owners, and engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle and participates in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model with three days onsite and two days remote. The specific onsite schedule includes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and a third day unique to each team or employee. Compensation includes base pay and an annual incentive; benefits vary by location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test, test automation engineering, software development, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant hands-on experience developing Java-based automation solutions and frameworks.
• Experience testing complex enterprise applications across UI, API, and backend layers.
• Strong hands-on Core Java programming skills, including the ability to independently write, debug, and explain Java code.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of object-oriented programming, including inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulation; collections, data structures, and fundamental algorithms; exception handling; strings and data manipulation; streams and lambda expressions; multithreading and concurrency; and reusable code design.
• Strong programming and problem-solving skills, including applying data structures and fundamental algorithms to practical coding challenges.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and enhancing Java-based test automation frameworks, rather than solely executing or maintaining existing suites.
• Experience with Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or comparable Java-based automation technologies.
• Strong experience with API testing and automation using Rest Assured or similar technologies.
• Experience with Maven or Gradle and dependency management.
• Strong SQL skills and experience performing backend and data validation against relational databases such as Oracle, DB2, or Snowflake.
• Experience using JDBC or similar database connectivity technologies for backend data validation.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and working with technologies such as Jenkins, CloudBees, Bitbucket, and Git.
• Understanding of TDD, BDD, and modern software testing practices.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within an Agile development team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS or another cloud environment.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Experience supporting applications within financial services or another regulated enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based test automation frameworks and solutions across UI, API, and backend applications.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable Java code using object-oriented programming principles and software engineering best practices.
• Solve programming and technical problems using Core Java, data structures, fundamental algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Develop automated tests using Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Rest Assured, or comparable technologies.
• Build scalable UI automation solutions using design patterns such as the Page Object Model.
• Develop API automation and validate RESTful services using Rest Assured or similar technologies.
• Perform backend and database validation using SQL, JDBC, and relational databases.
• Debug application and automation code to identify defects, test failures, and underlying root causes.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using technologies such as Jenkins, CloudBees, Bitbucket, and Git.
• Contribute to integration, API, functional, regression, smoke, and end-to-end testing, while partnering with developers to strengthen unit-test coverage.
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices where appropriate.
• Collaborate with software developers, product owners, and engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
• Pension and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.
• Flexible/hybrid work arrangement with three days onsite and two days remote.

What This Job Offers

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