Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer

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. 

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance. 

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 execute 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 stakeholder to ensure comprehensive coverage and obtain feedback
• Track test execution milestones, 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; manage 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 monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, testing types, and processes  
• Experience in creating, reviewing, and driving test plans, test cases, and test scripts 
• Experience with defect tracking and project management tools (e.g. JIRA) 
• Experience with tools for testing REST APIs like Postman 
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process  
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior QA Engineers  
• Understanding of SQL or other database query languages 
• Working proficiency in English  
• Experience in the financial industry or with blockchain technology  
• ISTQB certifications  
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks  
• Experience in performance and/or security testing  
• Stays current on changes in their own specialist area and seeks out learning opportunities to ensure knowledge is up-to-date.  

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level