In this role, you will design, build, and own engineering‑grade test automation frameworks that ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of mission‑critical systems. You will partner closely with software engineers, architects, product managers, and platform teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC, influence technical direction, and support the transition from legacy platforms to scalable, resilient, cloud‑ready architectures.
This is a hands‑on, code‑driven role requiring strong Core Java programming skills and deep Selenium automation expertise. You will actively develop automation frameworks, write reusable Java components, and solve complex testing and system‑stability challenges across UI, API, and backend layers. This is not a manual QA or scripting‑only position—it is a technical leadership role focused on building scalable automation solutions and driving engineering excellence at enterprise scale.
Your Primary Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, design, and evolution of enterprise-grade test automation frameworks, seamlessly integrated into modern CI/CD pipelines
Champion an “automation-first” quality engineering mindset, driving comprehensive test coverage across API, UI, integration, and end-to-end layers
Leverage AI-driven testing capabilities (e.g., intelligent test generation, self-healing automation, test optimization, anomaly detection, and defect pattern analysis) to enhance efficiency, reliability, and coverage
Serve as a technical leader and mentor, accelerating adoption of automation and AI-driven practices across the quality engineering community
Design, build, and scale robust Java-based automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and JUnit
Develop high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code (utilities, base classes, and shared components) using strong object-oriented principles
Implement modern automation design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model) to ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility
Build automation solutions for UI, API, and backend systems, including database validation using JDBC/JPA and SQL
Diagnose and resolve test issues by debugging, refactoring, and optimizing automation suites, addressing flakiness, synchronization, and locator strategies
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket) to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback loops
Actively contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and solution design, driving best practices in quality engineering
Partner closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams in Agile environments to continuously improve product quality, delivery velocity, and overall engineering excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
6–8+ years of experience in test automation, SDET, or quality engineering roles with a strong engineering focus.
Talent Needed for Success
Strong hands‑on Core Java programming experience, demonstrated through automation framework development — not just test scripting.
Proven ability to apply Core Java concepts in real automation code, including:
Object‑Oriented Programming (inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation)
Java Collections (List, Map, Set)
Exception handling
Basic concurrency / multithreading concepts
Deep hands‑on experience with Selenium WebDriver, including
Writing and maintaining Page Objects
Effective locator strategies (XPath, CSS)
Synchronization and test stability best practices
Experience completing hands‑on Java and Selenium coding exercises, including live technical interviews.
Hands‑on experience with TestNG and/or JUnit, Maven/Gradle, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with API testing using Rest Assured and SQL‑based backend validation.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and TDD/BDD principles.
Nice to Have Skills
Exposure to cloud environments and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments with continuous integration and delivery.
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
