About the Role

Are you passionate about building scalable test automation frameworks from scratch? We're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Testing (SDET) to drive quality and automation across complex systems for a U.S.-based fintech company. In this role, you'll lead the design and implementation of robust test solutions that accelerate delivery and ensure product excellence across distributed architectures.

About You

What You'll Be Doing

● Design and implement automated test frameworks and suites for distributed systems.
● Guide the test automation strategy across application architecture and lifecycle.
● Collaborate closely with development teams to drive quality and testing best practices.
● Write and maintain fast, reliable, and maintainable automated tests.
● Drive improvements in QA and development processes, including monitoring and agile practices.
● Mentor team members and advocate for a culture of quality across the organization.
● Contribute to CI/CD pipeline optimization and participate in DevOps efforts.
● Ensure automated coverage of performance and security-related scenarios.

What We're Looking For

● A proactive mindset and passion for continuous learning.
● Strong collaboration and communication skills.
● Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex testing initiatives.
● A holistic view of testing and quality as a shared team responsibility.

Technical Requirements

Must-Haves

● 9+ years of professional experience in software development or quality engineering.
● 6+ years in test automation and 4+ years of hands-on experience with Java.
● Strong experience with distributed systems, microservices, and relational databases.
● Background in CI/CD, TDD, BDD, and Agile methodologies.
● Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks, preferably React.
● Proven leadership in test strategy, mentoring, and full-cycle QA ownership.
● Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).

Nice-to-Haves

● Experience with authentication protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML).
● Cloud and on-premise infrastructure experience.
● Fintech or banking domain knowledge.
● Familiarity with tools like gRPC, Ab Initio, Postgres, SOAP, REST, and ETL pipelines.
● Experience in production monitoring/logging and DevOps practices.