Software Engineer In Test

Job Overview

About the Role:

The team: Our Engineering team develops and maintains modern, cloud-based applications and AI-powered solutions that support global business operations. Team members collaborate across Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps functions to build reliable, secure, and scalable solutions. The team embraces agile delivery practices and encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.

Responsibilities and impact:

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team. The SDET will be responsible for ensuring that all product releases meet the highest quality standards and align with business requirements. You will work closely with software engineers, product owners, architects, and subject matter experts to understand product functionality, design effective test strategies, and build robust automation frameworks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-volume distributed systems while contributing to automation, quality engineering, and continuous delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

• System & Domain Expertise: Gain deep knowledge of product requirements, architecture, code flows, and Asset Management/Post-Trade processing to inform development and quality processes.

• Automation Strategy & Frameworks: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive automated test frameworks for functional, API, integration, regression, and performance testing, leveraging Python scripting to drive release efficiency.

• Test Execution & Validation: Build and execute automated test cases for high-volume, distributed, service-oriented systems while conducting thorough API (including performance validation using JMeter), database, and end-to-end testing.

• Collaboration & Design Input: Participate in design discussions, contribute to Agile ceremonies (sprints, planning, retrospectives), and provide recommendations on testability and quality improvements across the lifecycle.

• Infrastructure & Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and release teams to ensure continuous product quality.

• Process, Research & Leadership: Research modern testing methodologies, maintain accurate documentation and status reporting, and assist with technical interviews and hiring.

What we’re looking for:

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Education, Core QA & Agile Skills: Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or IT with 2-5 years of SDET/QA experience, emphasizing expertise in software testing methodologies, API performance testing using JMeter, QA best practices, database testing, SQL, and data validation, supported by excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Automation Tech Stack: Demonstrates hands-on proficiency in building scalable automation solutions using Java or Python, Playwright, JavaScript, and BDD frameworks, coupled with the ability to effectively troubleshoot complex distributed applications.

• GenAI & AI Ecosystem Proficiency: Possesses specialized experience testing Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents, Chatbots, Copilots, Prompt Engineering, and RAG solutions (including AI response validation/evaluation), with deep familiarity in the Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph), Vector Databases, Semantic Search, and major AI platforms (Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, OpenAI, Claude, and Google Gemini).

Preferred skills

• Infrastructure, Cloud & CI/CD: Proficiency with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, combined with exposure to CI/CD tooling including Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps Pipelines.

• System Architecture & Testing: A solid understanding of service-oriented and event-driven architecture patterns, supported by proven experience in testing high-volume, distributed systems.

• Domain & Emerging Technology: Knowledge of Web 3.0 concepts, Distributed Ledger Technologies, or Blockchain ecosystems, alongside operational exposure to Asset Management, Post-Trade Processing, Financial Markets, or Reference Data platforms.

The location: Gurgaon,India

Our Benefits: Global vision, local impact

At OSTTRA, our benefits philosophy offers a market-competitive package that reflects our position as an industry leader. We want to ensure you feel valued, secure, and empowered wherever you are in the world.
Our approach is built on three core pillars:

• Global foundations: We provide a baseline of excellence across all our offices, focusing on comprehensive Health & Wellness, Financial Security, and Work-Life Balance. No matter your location, you are part of a culture that prioritizes your holistic well-being.

• Locally tailored: We benchmark in each market to ensure our packages are genuinely competitive where you live and work.

• Flexibility and growth: We empower you to work in a way that suits your life. This includes a hybrid working model, generous leave policies, and a commitment to your continuous professional development.
  
  
  

 The Trust employee ownership plan

Every employee at OSTTRA is an owner, and a member of The Trust, our employee ownership programme. Our distinct culture encourages colleagues to think and act like owners and raise the bar constantly. This plan reflects our belief that when we work together to build a stronger, more valuable organisation, then all colleagues should benefit from the value we create.

About OSTTRA

We build and operate the infrastructure that the world’s post-trade financial system runs on. Launched in 2021, we have unified more than 20 years of heritage and expertise from four industry leaders into a single, integrated business.

Today,we operate a trusted network that connects thousands of market participants to streamline end-to-end workflows, from trade capture through portfolio optimisation.We translate industry change into workable process, engineering an open, intelligent ecosystem that removes friction and reduces risk for the global markets.
Our distinct ownership culture is underpinned by four behaviours: boldness, curiosity, accountability, and collaboration. In 2025 we were acquired by KKR, one of the world’s most successful private equity firms, and are on a journey of growth and impact. 

Joining our team now is a unique opportunity - you will help to shape the next generation of post-trade, transform shared infrastructure into shared benefit, and accelerate your own career. Learn more at www.osttra.com.

Equal opportunity employer statement at OSTTRA

We are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all colleagues have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasise fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain the best talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive and operate the infrastructure that the world’s post-trade financial system runs on.