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# Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Java

- **Company:** CUSTOM STAFFING INC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $197,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Payment Systems, Monitoring of Systems, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache Maven, Microsoft UI Automation, Selenium, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Test Data, User Interface Testing, Integration Tests, Playwright, Api Management
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/905d7e6b-28cb-4661-bbe9-d46f3145c39e

## About the Role

Java development and troubleshooting

 * REST Assured API automation
 * Selenium or Playwright UI automation
 * Maven and IntelliJ IDEA
 * Manual functional testing
 * ALM or Xray
 * CI/CD test integration
 * Test planning and root-cause analysis
 * Fedwire or financial services experience is a plus, * Strong hands-on Java development and troubleshooting experience.
 * Experience with REST Assured for API testing.
 * Experience with Selenium or Playwright for UI automation.
 * Experience using IntelliJ IDEA and Maven.
 * Experience with manual testing tools such as ALM or Xray.
 * Understanding of automation frameworks, CI/CD, test reporting, and root-cause analysis.
 * Financial services or payment systems experience.

Bonus

 * Experience with Fedwire applications, particularly Fedwire Securities.

## Description

We are seeking a Software Quality Engineers/SDETs to develop and execute automated API and UI testing solutions. This role requires hands-on Java coding, test automation development, manual testing, and troubleshooting., * Develop automated API tests using Java and REST Assured.

 * Develop automated UI tests using Selenium or Playwright.
 * Work toward 80% API automation coverage and 50% automation of critical UI test cases.
 * Identify and automate key business workflows.
 * Integrate automated tests with existing test infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, reporting, and monitoring tools.
 * Develop reusable and maintainable automation components.
 * Execute test plans, document results, and perform root-cause analysis.
 * Prepare test data and conduct peer reviews.
 * Determine which manual test cases should be automated.
 * Set up and maintain test environments.
 * Support production deployment and remediation testing.
 * Perform manual functional testing when needed.
 * Participate in software design and review sessions to ensure testing aligns with business requirements.


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