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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director Automation Test Engineering (Blockchain) - **Company:** The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation - **Location:** Jersey City, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Distributed Systems, Enterprise Messaging Systems, E2e Testing, Blockchain, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Test Data, Web 2.0, Transaction Processing (Computing), Cloud Platform System, Real Time Systems, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Ethereum, Apache Kafka, Web3.js, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/64f6708c-7782-4819-a2fa-5fb60b619585 ## About the Role * Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience * Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience Talents Needed for Success: * 8+ years of hands on experience Test Automation, or Strong programming/developent experience in Java * Deep expertise in API, backend, integration, and test automation frameworks. * Experience testing distributed systems, microservices, messaging platforms, or event-driven architectures. * Expertise in applying AI tools to develop/optimize test automation. * Strong understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering practices. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand the big picture and translate complex business processes into effective end-to-end test strategies., * Experience with Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Ethereum/EVM platforms, or Distributed Ledger Technologies * Experience with Kafka, real-time processing, and cloud-native platforms. * Certification in JAVA, AI, AWS ## Description Being a member of IT CSS - WRAFT Deliery team, the Associate Director, End-to-End Testing Team, is responsible for validating complex business processes and system integrations across DTCC's strategic blockchain and tokenization platform. This is a highly technical, hands-on quality engineering role requiring strong Java development and/or automation experience, deep expertise in API testing, smark contract testing, and the ability to build and maintain automated test solutions for complex distributed systems. The successful candidate will understand both the big-picture business workflow and the underlying technical architecture, ensuring quality across Web2 and Web3 systems, event-driven architecture and blockchain networks. Your Primary Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and execute end-to-end test scenarios validating critical business workflows across multiple applications, systems, and blockchain platforms. * Develop and maintain automated test solutions using Java, with a strong focus on API, backend, integration, and event-driven testing. * Leverage AI and Generative AI tools to accelerate test design, automation development, test data generation, and defect analysis. * Validate blockchain-specific functionality including tokenization, digital wallets, smart contracts, asset conversion, transaction processing, and reconciliation workflows. * Partner with business, product, architecture, and development teams to understand requirements and ensure complete end-to-end coverage. * Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality insights effectively to project leadership and senior stakeholders to access release readiness. ## Related Videos - [Smart Contract fundamentals - My first DApp](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/52-smart-contract-fundamentals-my-first-dapp) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Web3: Embracing the Next Era of the Internet Within a Web2 Landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/635-web3-embracing-the-next-era-of-the-internet-within-a-web2-landscape) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Test-Driven Development: It's easier than you think!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1598-test-driven-development-it-s-easier-than-you-think) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [7 tips on how to become a blockchain developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/53-7-tips-on-how-to-become-a-blockchain-developer) - [Why Blockchain? 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