Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Software Development Engineer in Test

The Pitchbook Collection teams are a set of stream-aligned teams that own the services and tools which enable all data collections activities for thousands of data researchers across Pitchbook and our parent company Morningstar.  We strive to get data and insights from source to end consumer, with as little manual interaction and friction as possible.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) within the Product organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of the backend services that power the Pitchbook collection platform. You will be instrumental in building robust test frameworks, automated test suites, and quality assurance strategies that support the delivery of exceptional solutions used by thousands of Pitchbook customers every day.

You will leverage your deep understanding of software testing principles and backend systems to design and implement scalable, maintainable, and efficient test automation. Your strong analytical skills will help you break down complex systems into testable components, identify edge cases, and proactively detect potential issues before they reach production.

You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders across the organization to define quality standards, influence design for testability, and ensure that testing is integrated seamlessly into the development lifecycle. Your ability to communicate clearly and adapt your approach based on your audience will be key to driving quality initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence.

As an experienced member of the team, you will also mentor junior engineers, share best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing infrastructure and processes. You bring a growth mindset, are open to feedback, and are passionate about building a culture of collaboration, innovation, and purpose.

If you are driven by quality, love solving complex problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks and test suites for Pitchbook's backend services.

• Take ownership of the automated QA process, including API testing, end-to-end (E2E) testing, smoke testing, and integration testing.

• Implement well-structured, efficient, and scalable automation scripts that align with product requirements and organizational quality standards.

• Automate regression testing and test data generation to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

• Analyze test results, identify automation gaps, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance test coverage and reliability.

• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define test strategies and ensure testability of features.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and design discussions.

• Assist in debugging and troubleshooting issues across environments, contributing to faster resolution and improved system stability.

• Enhance logging, monitoring, and observability by defining new metrics, improving logs, and creating analytical dashboards.

• Lead or contribute to automation review initiatives and promote best practices in test automation across the team.

• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors.

• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automated testing and/or backend development with a strong focus on quality assurance.

• Solid understanding of the Java technology stack, including Java, Spring Boot, JUnit, and Mockito.

• Hands-on experience with containerization and test environments using Docker, docker-compose, and Test Containers.

• Proficient in API testing (REST, Open API, gRPC) using tools such as Swagger, Postman, and curl.

• Strong practical experience with SQL and database validation in test scenarios.

• Proven ability to identify performance bottlenecks and system thresholds using automation tools.

• Experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks for regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.

• High level of ownership, responsibility, and autonomy in delivering high-quality solutions.

• Strong aptitude for learning new tools, frameworks, and technologies relevant to test automation and quality engineering.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions

This employee operates in a standard office environment. Expect frequent interactions spanning the East coast to the West coast of North America and Europe. This role involves continuous computer usage throughout the workday.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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Experience Level

Mid Level