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# Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

- **Company:** The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
- **Location:** Lutz, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Black-Box Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, IBM DB2, Database Queries, Database Testing, Java Database Connectivity, Java Persistence API, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Oracle (Applications), Regression Testing, Selenium, Smoke Testing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Testing Automation Framework, System Integration Testing, System Testing, Strategies of Testing, Testng, Cloudbees, Scripting, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Snowflake, Backend, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, SDET, Jenkins, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75896004-lead-software-development-engineer-in-test

## About the Role

* Proven min experience of 5-7 years with automated unit and integration testing.
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, and/or a related field.

Talents Needed For Success

 * Hands On experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, etc. as well as CI/CD technologies (e.g. Cloudbees, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Cucumber, Git, JUnit, Jira etc.).
 * Extensive experience with testing modern scripting language-based components.
 * Strong experience with automated testing and test-driven development
 * Detailed understanding of smoke testing, functional, and non-black box testing, as well as regression testing.
 * Knowledge of software testing methodologies and techniques, including unit testing, integration testing, and functional testing
 * Expert and hands on with backend test automation using Rest Assured/Karate for API testing. JDBC/JPA for database testing (Oracle/ DB2/ Snowflake).
 * Experience in Java Application Development
 * Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, C#, etc.)
 * Knowledge of Databases and SQL preferred.
 * Experience in writing SQL queries.
 * Experienced in Agile/Waterfall, onsite/offshore work model and coordination.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Positive relationship and collaboration skills.

## Description

The Lead SDET role specializes in development of capabilities and code to automate testing of the product or system under test. You will be part of a business-aligned development squad that specializes in building, improving and maintaining custom software and solutions supporting the business.
Your Primary Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and implement automated tests to ensure the quality of software products.
 * As a squad member, work to understand software requirements.
 * Design, develop and maintain automated tests that validate the functionality.
 * As a squad member work to identify and resolve defects and improve the overall software testing process.
 * Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) processes.
 * Diagnose and remediate software defects.
 * Stay ahead of with new software testing methodologies, tools, and technologies.
 * Understand and apply industry-specific best practices & standards.
 * Establish level of expertise in the business areas, systems and platforms being supported.
 * Responsible for system integration testing, including automation, of newly developed or enhanced applications.
 * Responsible for reviewing requirements and design artifacts, developing unit, integration and system test cases, ensuring extensive test coverage for our applications.
 * Understand and articulate the business and the value adds.
 * Play an active role in translating business and functional requirements into concrete results.
 * Responsible for Project Coordination and Technical Management tasks