Senior SDET Engineer, New York

New YorkLab49 – Software Engineering /Full-time /HybridThe Senior SDET Engineer will play a critical role on testing applications in an automated fashion for Lab49 clients. Working in a collaborative and innovative project team, with direct client-facing interactions, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to create automated testing capabilities for applications that solve business problems and enhance performance for the clients.  Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build advanced testing capabilities for applications across platforms, while understanding our products from both a technical and business perspectiveCommunicate with leadership, product owners, other technologists and users to create working testing software based on an understanding of business and technical prioritiesBreak down complex problems into elegant solutions utilizing Cucumber and other automation tools such as Perfecto, Selenium Work with data sources and APIsAssist development teams in improving testing efficiency and identifying non-compliance with requirements, including edge cases, usability and general reliabilityWork with development engineers to track down defectsActively contribute to improving software prior to distribution to Lab49 clientsAdvocate test-driven development and deliver high quality testing capabilitiesExperience/Skills RequiredProven software based automated testing experienceExperience with Cucumber and Gherkin and XPath - testing Java apps Computer Science or related field of study or equivalent experienceExperience working with data via REST and JSONExperience working in an Agile environmentWorking knowledge of the general development landscape, architectures, trends and emerging technologiesWe are hiring across multiple levels for this job.The base salary range across different levels are -•    Early career – $50,000 - $80,000•    Early to mid level – $75,000 - $165,000•    Mid to Senior level – $140,000 - $200,000Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role and level.We are hiring across multiple levels for this job.Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.Salary range disclosure as required by S9427A when hiring in New York.Lab49 is a specialist strategy, design, and technology consulting company dedicated to the financial services industry. We were founded in 2002 to fill a need in the Financial Technology marketplace for high-end execution and reliable delivery of technology projects.Our consultants are experts in strategy, user experience, architecture, engineering, and delivery management. We combine knowledge of the latest trends in technology with deep domain expertise to deliver innovative solutions with accelerated time-to-market.We have office hubs in Midtown Manhattan, Washington DC, London, Budapest, New Delhi and Sydney. Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.