Lead Software Development Test Engineer (Data Testing + Python)

Location: Dallas, TX, United States

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 are 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: 

Being a member of ITFinsight Delivery team, the Lead Software Development Test Engineer will be responsible for building and automating test framework for data engineering jobs. This role will have significat impact on automating data testing, test case generation using Amazon Q and synthetic test data generation. The role will also lead the team and mentor other test team members for automation and drive innovation for testing tools and standards.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, create, maintain, and implement end-to-end test scenarios / cases for current projects ensuring extensive test coverage of critical business flows with all upstream & downstream touch points 
• Design, develop, Integrate, and execute automation suites of critical business end-to-end flows for reusability and quicker response to post-production issue testing 
• Understand business requirements, application functionality, release scope, and system integration specifics 
• Identify & resolve defects and improve the overall software testing process 
• Know the latest with new software testing methodologies, tools, and technologies 
• Understand and apply industry-specific guidelines & standards 
• Understand and articulate the business and the value adds 
• Play an active role in translating business and functional requirements into concrete results 
• Coordinate with testing partners for cross-application and cross-business testing scenarios  

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

• Min 6 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, and/or a related field 

Talents Needed for Success:

• Minimum 6 years hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools
• Must have experience in Python, Great Expectations or similar framework for data engineering project tests
• Strong experience in writing SQL test cases for manual testing and automating the SQL through testing tools
• Experience in comparing data between two discrete data sources using a tool or excel
• Preferred experience with Selenium and Java based testing framework for data engineering projects
• Experience in testing process in ETL tools like Talend or similar is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. 
   

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.

About Us

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.  When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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About the Organization

The IT SIFMU Delivery Department supports core Clearing and Settlement application delivery for DTC, NSCC and FICC.  The department also develops and supports Asset Services, Wealth Management & Insurance Services and Master Reference Data applications.