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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Development Engineer in Test - **Company:** The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, Strategies of Testing, Testng, Cloudbees, Scripting, Performance Testing, Backend, Git, Bitbucket, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, SDET, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ebxr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/212235 ## About the Role * Minimum of 6 years of related experience * Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience Talents Needed for Success: * Hands on experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, TestNG, etc. as well as CI/CD technologies (e.g. Cloudbees, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Cucumber, Git, JUnit, Jira etc.). * Strong experience with automated testing. * Hands on with backend test automation using Rest Assured/Karate for API testing. * Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, etc.). * Knowledge of Databases and SQL preferred. * Solid understanding of databases with the ability to write and optimize SQL queries. * Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, and experience working in onsite/offshore coordination models. * Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail. * Strong written and verbal communication abilities. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative, team-oriented environments. * Stays current on the changes in their area and seeks out learning opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge. ## Description Being a member of IT CSS - Equities Delivery team, you will be responsible for modernization of our mainframe legacy applications on distributed systems. The Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role encompasses automation development and execution, functional, and non-functional testing. The SDET role specializes in the design, development, execution, and maintenance of automated tests to ensure the quality of software products. Partners with team members to understand software requirements and execute automated tests that validate the functionality while considering privacy and security requirements Your Primary Responsibilities: * Contribute expertise in the application of different software development and testing methodologies, tools, and technologies * Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated tests across the delivery lifecycle * Contribute to the design of the automation framework and enhancement * Maintain traceability from user stories through test cases to automated scripts * Identify dependencies, define, and communicate environmental and data requirements * Act as a technical expert on one or more applications utilized by DTCC * Research and evaluate technical solutions consistent with DTCC technology standards * Align risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately * Partner with team members to understand software requirements and design automated tests that validate the functionality while considering privacy and security requirements * Create applications and construct unit test cases that ensure compliance with functional requirements * Work with peers to mature ways of working to implement and maintain continuous testing within the software delivery processes and integrate automated test with CI/CD pipeline * Collaborate with internal and external teams on development, testing, troubleshooting, and improve overall software quality * Aligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately ## Related Videos - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)