Software Development Engineer in Test
About The Position
Tradeweb is seeking a hands-on Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong test automation experience to join its engineering team. The role focuses on building and maintaining automated test frameworks for modern web applications and designing robust automation solutions. The SDET will troubleshoot client-side issues and work with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to support high-quality software delivery. Day-to-day work also involves SQL and Python for validation, test-data analysis, backend verification, and utilities that support testing and release processes. Experience in trading platforms or financial institutions is strongly preferred. Tradeweb Technology jobs are fully remote. The Jersey City technology hub is available for team meetings and collaboration, and travel to the office may be recommended for organizational off-sites. Tradeweb values innovation and the use of emerging technologies, including AI, alongside human expertise, judgment, and accountability. The company describes its mission as moving first and never stopping, collaborating with clients to build solutions that improve efficiency, connectivity, and transparency in electronic trading.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing, preferably within financial services or trading systems.
- Experience as an SDET, QA Automation Engineer, or in a similar role.
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks.
- Working knowledge of SQL for querying databases, validating data, and supporting test investigations.
- Working knowledge of Python for building utilities, automation helpers, test scripts, and data-processing tools.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab or Jenkins and proficiency with Git.
- Working knowledge of Linux, including command-line use, scripting, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with automated UI, API, and regression testing.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a trading environment, capital markets, or a financial institution.
- Experience validating transactional workflows, trade data, reconciliations, and downstream system integrations.
- Familiarity with APIs, backend services, and database-driven application testing.
- Understanding of agile development methodologies and modern software delivery practices.
- Exposure to performance testing, service virtualization, or API automation.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web-based applications.
- Create and execute automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test suites.
- Apply FIX Protocol knowledge, scripting, and automation.
- Work with knowledge of fixed-income products, including rates and credit.
- Validate fixed-income product calculations, risk calculations, and mathematical outcomes.
- Collaborate with software engineers, QA, product owners, and DevOps teams to support quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins.
- Work in Linux-based environments for test execution, troubleshooting, scripting, and automation support.
- Analyze defects, isolate root causes, and document issues found during testing.
- Use AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GPT, or similar platforms to improve productivity, accelerate test creation, and support debugging and analysis.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of quality engineering practices, tooling, and automation standards.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision programs.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Maven family-building benefit, including a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement toward fertility, egg freezing, adoption, and surrogacy expenses.
- 401(k) plan with an employer match of 100% of the first 4% of compensation contributed.
- Eligibility to participate in the discretionary bonus program.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits program.
- ARAG Legal Services.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Financial wellness tools.
- Travel assistance benefits.
- Pet insurance.
- Corporate gym subsidies.
- Wellness perks.
- Paid time off and parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
