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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Lead Software Development Test Engineer

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Mid level
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Mid level
The Lead Software Development Test Engineer will lead testing teams, develop test plans, automate scripts, track testing progress, and mentor team members, ensuring process compliance and risk management.
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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 IT SIFMU & Risk department supports the development & testing needs of multiple DTCC core business lines including FICC, Clearing & Settlement, Equity Clearing, Wealth Management, Treasury Clearing etc. Lead Test Engineer is responsible for independently leading Test Engineering teams. You will be responsible for developing test plans and implementing those plans against the corresponding test procedures. He should also be accountable for the development of automation scripts, release, and maintenance of test procedures. 

 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 acquire feedback 
  • Track test execution breakthroughs, 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 mentorship 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 supervise and mitigate risk; calls out appropriately 
  • Test Data management (TDM) – to be able to understand the project requirements, derive Test Data, and set up Test Bed

Qualifications: 

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

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. * 


Qualifications:

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

Talents Needed for Success: 

  • Preferably from Capital Market domain 
  • Experienced in Agile/Waterfall, onsite/offshore work model and coordination 
  • In depth knowledge of the software implementation lifecycle (specifically the testing model, methodology, and processes), 
  • Experience with Test Engineering methodologies and Test Automation Frameworks 
  • Extensive experience with testing modern scripting language-based components. 
  • Experience with front-end & back-end testing using Java and Selenium. 
  • Experience in writing sophisticated SQL queries. 
  • Experience with JIRA, Microfocus ALM, Bitbucket, Git, and Jenkins 
  • Experience with test data management is a plus 
  • Detailed understanding of smoke testing, black-box, and non-black box testing, as well as regression testing 
  • Experience in estimating, prioritizing, and planning testing activities 
  • Requires the ability to work well with both business clients and technical team and the ability to work independently, both individually and as part of a team. 
 

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.

About Us
With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.  When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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About the Team

The IT SIFMU Delivery Department supports core Clearing and Settlement application delivery for DTC, NSCC and FICC.  The department also develops and supports Asset Services, Wealth Management & Insurance Services and Master Reference Data applications.

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