Lead QA Automation Engineer (Java/Selenium)

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. Pay and Benefits: Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location Pension / Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). The impact you will have in this role : The 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, enhancing and maintaining custom software and solutions supporting the business. We are seeking a highly skilled SDET with strong Java programming expertise to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions. This role requires deep knowledge of Java, test automation frameworks, and modern testing practices to ensure high-quality software delivery. Your Primary Responsibilities : Design and implement test automation frameworks using Java and tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit . Develop and maintain Java-based automation scripts for UI, API, and backend testing. Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and best practices in automation code. Implement design patterns like Page Object Model (POM) for scalable test automation. Perform API testing using Rest Assured and database validation using JDBC/JPA . Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Cloudbees). Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing. Drive Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices using Cucumber . Ensure comprehensive coverage through unit, integration, functional, regression, and smoke testing . Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes. **NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. ** Qualifications: Proven min experience of 6-8 years with automated unit and integration testing. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Talents Needed for Success: Strong proficiency in Java programming , including: OOP principles (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation) Collections Framework Exception Handling Streams and Lambda expressions Multithreading and Concurrency Hands-on experience with Java-based test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit). Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and dependency management. Experience with API testing (Rest Assured) and database testing (JDBC/JPA). Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and TDD/BDD . Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle, DB2, Snowflake). Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket) and version control (Git). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to cloud environments and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter). Experience in Agile/DevOps environments. 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.