Principal Test Engineer

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 Enterprise Test Engineering ("ETE") family is responsible for ensuring that all applications and systems meet defined quality standards. The ETE family encompasses three major areas including (a) functional testing, (b) non-functional testing, and (c) test architecture and enablement. Other key focuses include: regression testing, browser testing, performance testing, capacity and stress testing, resiliency testing, environment management services, and infrastructure testing. Develops, conducts, and evaluates testing processes, working closely with developers to remediate identified system defects. In-depth knowledge of automated testing tools, and quality control and assurance approaches including the creation of reusable foundational test automation framework for the entire organization. 

The Test Engineering role is responsible for ensuring that all applications, system products, projects, and solutions meet defined enterprise quality standards. Provide centralized, independent quality assurance services across the firm, including functional and non-functional testing for all products, services, and applications across businesses. Design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions, providing testing expertise, oversight, and direction to ensure the functionality of solutions and that design specifications are met.

Your Primary Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, maintain, and implement test cases based on user stories; present results and track defects to closure.
• Prepare, maintain, and execute automated test scripts.
• Maintain traceability from business requirements through test cases to automated scripts.
• Review test cases / automation approach with collaborator to ensure comprehensive coverage and obtain feedback.
• Track test execution achievements, report on issues and risks with the potential to affect project timelines.
• Construct appropriate end-2-end business scenarios through the application of a broad understanding of business objectives and goals.
• Collaborate with delivery pipeline teams to drive adoption and resolve open issues.
• Identify dependencies for environmental and data requirements; handle and maintain environment and data.
• Provide guidance to colleagues related to test coverage and test cases.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the product being delivered.
• Responsible for process compliance & associated documentation
• Aligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to supervise and mitigate risk; brings up appropriately.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Talents Needed for Success:

• Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on experience in functional and automation software development testing
• Experience in ETL/Data Migration testing with strong SQL skills.
• Experience with Cloud technologies, DevOps, CI/CD experience, Git, Jenkins
• Experience using Java, Python, Angular
• Experience with test automation tools, Cucumber, Selenium, and Web Services testing.
• Practical experience working with both functional and regression testing including test automation within an agile environment.
• Ability to quickly learn, adapt and thrive to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing environment.
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management. IGA tool integration testing
• Java programming language knowledge to troubleshoot.
• Selenium, Maven, Cucumber, GIT, Jira tools usage knowledge.
• Backend SQL, DB Testing
• Ability to write quality and self-validating code using unit tests and following TDD.
• Experience with Agile methodology and ability to collaborate with other team members.

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.