Senior SDET – BDD Test Automation (C#.NET)

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Senior SDET – BDD Test Automation (C#.NET) WHAT MAKES US, US Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading! WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US DMS Change Management provides reference data management and valuation solutions for many of the world's leading and most innovative financial institutions, including regional and global banks and asset management firms. The Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) in the DMS Change Management Team is a strategic asset for our organization operating in this complex and demanding sector. Deep expertise in BDD-driven test automation using Gherkin and Cucumber on the C#.NET stack, combined with strong engineering discipline and leadership, is essential for ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of software applications that underpin the financial system. By designing robust, maintainable automation frameworks and embedding quality early in the development cycle, the Senior SDET plays a crucial role in mitigating risks associated with software releases — translating into significant cost savings by avoiding rework and potential financial losses due to production errors. Senior SDETs take on leadership roles within engineering and testing teams, guiding junior members, driving automation strategy and framework design, conducting code/test reviews, and mentoring others on BDD and automation best practices. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Technical Expertise: Expert-level design and implementation of BDD frameworks using Gherkin and Cucumber (SpecFlow) on the C#.NET platform. Strong hands-on programming skills in C#.NET for building and maintaining scalable, reusable test automation frameworks (Hybrid and Data-driven). Proficiency in agile methodology and workflow, Azure DevOps (pipelines, work item tracking), and Salesforce know-how. Knowledge of databases and SQL queries: ability to write queries to extract test data or verify results. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated BDD test suites into build/release pipelines. Working knowledge of Capital Markets — financial instruments, trading platforms, regulations, and industry best practices — is a strong plus. Testing Activities: Design and execute test plans and strategies: align testing activities with business requirements and project objectives. Author clear, business-readable Gherkin feature files and scenarios covering functionalities, user journeys, and edge cases. Build and maintain automated regression, smoke, and sanity suites; execute manual testing where needed; identify, report, and track defects. Perform performance and security testing to ensure the system meets required standards. Analyze automation results and test metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to optimize testing processes and framework reliability. Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate with stakeholders: developers, product owners, business analysts, etc. Collaborate with the development team to resolve defects and improve code quality. Participate in code reviews and provide testing/automation feedback. Present testing results, automation coverage, and findings in clear and concise reports. Proactive, eager to learn, and driven by efficiency and accuracy. Additional Responsibilities: Stay updated on industry trends: continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and BDD/automation best practices, including within the Capital Markets domain. Contribute to the testing community: share knowledge and expertise through presentations, internal training, or participation in industry forums. Take ownership of specific automation areas: become a subject matter expert for the BDD/Cucumber automation framework and drive its evolution. WHAT WE VALUE Must have 7-8 years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / Test Automation Engineer in Quality Assurance. Expert-level, hands-on experience with Gherkin and Cucumber (SpecFlow) for BDD test automation, including framework design and implementation. Strong programming proficiency in C#.NET; target platform for automation development is C#.NET. Solid experience with test automation frameworks (Hybrid and Data-driven) and UI/API automation tooling. Up-to-date knowledge of the latest test automation developments and BDD best practices. Strong analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills and a self-assured approach. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including listening skills. Proactive nature and a natural drive for problem-solving. Enthusiastic, committed, and result-oriented. Good to have Capital Markets domain knowledge is a plus, preferably with buy-side firms and experience. ISTQB certification. Experience working with Reference Data Management setup and understanding of various asset classes (Equity, Derivatives, Fixed Income, etc.) and market data feeds (Reuters, Bloomberg, MarkIT, etc.). Experience with performance/security testing tools and practices. The expectations of a Senior SDET's behavioural skills are centered around an agile mindset of working in teams. Business knowledge requirements vary across product domains but are overall within the financial sector. In SimCorp, we use several coding languages and technical domains, so the concrete skills here also vary across the organization. BENEFITS Global hybrid work policy - We ask you to work 2 days a week from the office. If you choose you can work remotely the other days. Of course you are welcome at the office if that is your preference. Growth and innovation - Every 6th sprint is reserved for planning and innovation. So, with regular intervals you have a chance to explore and learn new skills or improve something that you believe will be beneficial to you, your team or the application. Self-Direction - High degree of self-organization. Each team and developer have a high degree of freedom to plan, organize and design their work. Inclusive and diverse company culture Work-life balance – We believe that an equilibrium between professional responsibilities makes us all the best version of ourselves, both in private life and as colleagues in the workplace Empowerment – We believe that all voices are valuable and must be heard. You will be involved in shaping our work processes NEXT STEPS Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually . Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated. WHO WE ARE? For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. #Li-Hybrid