SDET Engineer

Position Overview

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As a SDET Engineer, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on high-impact projects supporting mission-critical financial services initiatives-without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model.

The Project Talent Model (PTM) is a talent model tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.

Recruiting for this role ends on 10/30/2026.

Work You'll Do / Responsibilities

As an SDET Engineer, you will help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical software applications supporting financial services clients.

You will work closely with software developers, business analysts, and client stakeholders to integrate automated testing throughout the software development lifecycle, identify defects early, and validate that technology solutions meet defined functional, performance, security, and data-quality requirements.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and test frameworks using Selenium or Cypress to support functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing of enterprise web applications.
• Validate backend microservices and data integrations by developing and executing application programming interface (API) tests using Postman or SoapUI.
• Design and execute performance, load, and stress tests using Apache JMeter; analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and document risks affecting application scalability and reliability.
• Perform backend data validation using Structured Query Language (SQL), including data-mapping verification, reconciliation testing, and validation of application data flows.
• Create test plans, test cases, and test data aligned with business requirements and acceptance criteria; track defects in Jira and collaborate in Agile ceremonies to support timely issue resolution.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines

The Team

AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated and verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations.

We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology and data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.

Engineering as a Service provides complete design, implementation, and technology operations, leveraging our core engineering expertise. We transform engineering teams, modernize technology, and deliver complex programs with a product engineering approach.

Our flexible delivery models-traditional teams, pools, or pods-are tailored to each client's needs, offering engineering-led advisory, implementation, and operational capabilities to accelerate innovation.

Qualifications

Required

• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, test engineering, or Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles supporting web applications and backend services.
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts or test frameworks using Selenium or Cypress.
• 2+ years of experience performing API and integration testing for REST or SOAP services using Postman or SoapUI.
• 2+ years of experience designing and executing performance, load, or stress tests using Apache JMeter.
• 2+ years of experience writing SQL queries for data validation, data-mapping verification, or backend reconciliation testing.
• 2+ years of experience creating test plans and test cases, tracking defects in Jira, and participating in Agile software delivery activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $71,700 to $117,200.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.