Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Overview 

We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or highly technical automation tester who can join our Custom Solutions & Alternatives ("CS&A") technology group, which administers, calculates, and distributes custom solutions for a global network of sell-side clients.

Working closely with business proposition leaders, product managers, architects, and other software development teams, this is an excellent opportunity for a Software Development Engineer in Test. The team you work with supports an application responsible for the publication of regulated index benchmarks and requires high degrees of automated testing to support any change.

Key Responsibilities 

What will I need you to do:

• Come in with a positive demeanor and be willing to learn the software design and patterns that make up a legacy application and design, develop, and maintain sophisticated testing tools to assure the quality of large, critical application.
• Develop and maintain automated tests - both functional and non-functional - that guaranteeing service is scalable, maintainable and secure. Proactively assist with issue triaging, resolving issues, deducing root causes, and help implement timely fixes or workarounds. 
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, Software Engineers around the globe to deliver outstanding products. Ensure that the output of test tools provides clear reporting to customers.
• As an SDET, you would be encouraged to provide L3 production support and solve issues efficiently, minimising impact on the business operations. Analyze incidents, identify root causes and implement preventive measures. 

Qualifications 

• Degree or equivalent experience. 
• 8+ years of experience in Software Development, systems design and automation testing. You must be ambitious, dedicated and most meaningfully hard-working to ensure quality in the products you build and deliver.

Required Skills 

·       Excellent Problem-Solving skills and interpersonal skills. 

·       Ability to convert business use cases and problems into technical test solutions. 

·       Shown history of being accountable for the overall quality of the product and services within that product. 

·       Experience in working closely with the development team to ensure high quality solutions.

·       Demonstrates a can-do demeanour, exhibits self-confidence, and work independently. 

·       Strong knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#, Java, JavaScript, Shell scripting) for crafting automated tests.

·       Experience in CI/CD tools & automation e.g., Jenkins/GitLab/similar DevOps tooling. 

·       Experience with Functional and Non-functional testing including performance, scalability and security testing.

·       Experience with test scenario and test data preparation.

·      Experience in working on data analytics and data focussed projects.

·       Good communication skills both verbal and written.

·       Strong teammate, problem solver, a self-sufficient individual with an ability to constructively address issues.

·       Proven experience in: 

• Automated testing
• Relational DB e.g. (Oracle /SQL server /Postgres SQL) 
• DevOps (CI/CD) frameworks such as Gitlab/Jenkins
• BDD testing frameworks such as TestRail

Nice-to Haves·

• Experience in financial services with an understanding of financial market data would be helpful. 
• Hands-on Experience in Cloud Technologies (Preferably AWS)
• Level 3 production support.
• ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing
• Software Development Engineer in Test foundation level (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with technologies such as: 
• JIRA
• Datadog
• Selenium

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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