Software Development Engineer in Test

Tradeweb is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to build and maintain automated test frameworks and ensure high-quality delivery of modern web applications. The role partners with engineering, product, and DevOps teams and supports testing through SQL and Python validation, backend verification, and test automation.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web-based applications
• Create and execute automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test suites
• FIX Protocol knowledge, scripting and automation
• Knowledge of fixed-income products like rates, credits, etc
• Validate fixed income product calculations, risk calculation  and out mathematical outcomes
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, QA, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
• Work in Linux-based environments for test execution, troubleshooting, scripting, and automation support
• Analyze defects, isolate root causes, and provide clear documentation for issues found during testing
• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GPT, or similar platforms to improve productivity, accelerate test creation, and enhance debugging and analysis workflows
• Contribute to continuous improvement of quality engineering practices, tooling, and automation standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing
• Proven experience as an SDET, QA Automation Engineer, or similar role
• Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Strong working knowledge of SQL for querying databases, validating data, and supporting test investigations
• Strong working knowledge of Python for building utilities, automation helpers, test scripts, and data processing tools
• Experience working with CI/CD tools such as GitLab or Jenkins
• Well versed with GIT
• Strong working knowledge of the Linux operating system, including command-line usage, scripting, and troubleshooting
• Experience with automated testing for UI, API, and regression testing
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• preferably within financial services or trading systems
• Prior experience in a trading environment, capital markets, or a financial institution
• Experience validating transactional workflows, trade data, reconciliations, and downstream system integrations
• Familiarity with APIs, backend services, and database-driven application testing
• Understanding of agile development methodologies and modern software delivery practices
• Exposure to performance testing, service virtualization, or API automation is a plus