Software Development Engineer in Test

Software Development Engineer in TestAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced SDET who will be testing the software platform for a new digital asset exchange focused on an institutional client base. The ideal applicant will bring previous experience in testing scalable mission-critical financial systems, working with global teams, ensuring best testing practices, and staying within agreed project timelines. As the SDET, you must be hands-on and well-versed with the automation of API testing using WebSockets.

You will also assist API QA teams based in the PH location, help prioritize their automation backlog, and make recommendations for testing tools, maintenance, and strategies. You will work alongside other QA Engineers, Development Leads, Developers, and Scrum Masters to create a maintainable application landscape. Working for this employer as they grow, you'll have a unique opportunity to develop your career on high-profile projects with passionate and skilled colleagues.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:Analyze and design test plans and cases, step definitions, and feature files to test our product range, acting as the most senior QA Engineering member of the team. Help build test libraries and increase automation coverage. Stay up-to-date with new technologies and multitask on multiple projects with team members.

Follow software development processes and testing conventions, using Agile/SCRUM principles, and collaborate closely with QA Engineers, Development Leads, Developers, and Scrum Masters. Break down detailed specifications and implement testing requirements based on the needs of the Product team, Stakeholders, and Clients. Generate progress reports, metrics, and identify flaky tests for prioritization.

Support, mentor, and follow best coding practices and guidelines. Troubleshoot issues promptly in a highly scalable environment. Aim for 100% automation, integrating and maintaining tests within Jenkins CI/CD pipeline.

Contribute ideas to improve testing processes and development practices. Coordinate with SCRUM Masters and Development Leads during meetings, sharing relevant project information. Continuously review automation tests and build scalable frameworks.

Mentor Manual QA Testers to transition into QA Automation Engineers. Technical Knowledge and Experience Required:A relevant degree in IT/Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent, with at least 9 years of API automation experience. Experience in developing test plans, test cases, and performing testing activities.

Experience in the financial services industry, specifically with capital markets and high-volume trading software, with at least 6+ years of relevant experience. Experience working on OMS and using Postman. Familiarity with FIX protocol, trading standards, and their lifecycle.

Knowledge of frameworks/languages such as SuperWSTest, NodeJS, ReactJS, TypeScript, C++, Java, PactumJS.Experience with BDD practices using JavaScript testing frameworks (e.g., Gherkin, Cucumber, Mocha, Chai) in CI environments, and API/WebSocket automation with SuperWSTest and JavaScript. Knowledge of Cypress or Playwright is a plus. Experience in functional, performance, sanity, black/white box, static, positive/negative, and security testing.

Experience with load/stress/performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, LoadStorm. Participation in QA activities such as estimation, test planning, design, execution. Proficiency with collaborative tools like Confluence, JIRA, SharePoint.

A passion for product quality, attention to detail, and automation. Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Additional desirable knowledge includes:Understanding of blockchain testing.

Experience with globally distributed market data systems using web technologies. Experience with GUI automation tools like Cypress or Playwright. WorkSetup:Shift: MidshiftSetup: WFHLocation: MakatiBy applying, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of personal and sensitive information for recruitment and employment purposes, both internally within Cobden & Carter International and with its clients.