Software Development Engineer in Test (Information Technology)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia works two days per week onsite. Starting on September 2nd, 2025, all Bank employees will work full-time on site. By applying to this position, you agree you will be available to work on-site in a full-time capacity starting on September 2nd, 2025.

You will follow the Automation, Performance, and Development Testing Track.

You are a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with experience working on complex financial systems. You will have extensive experience performing exploratory testing, writing automated tests, and building robust test frameworks. Experience reviewing code to find and address potential issues and defects. A deep understanding of test planning.

Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript is strongly preferred. You are proficient in GitLab, comfortable with CI/CD pipelines, and experienced working in Agile environments with JIRA and XRay. Familiarity with Cucumber and SQL is nice to have.

What You Will Do:

• Develop functional and system level test automation in a multi-tiered environment using modern frameworks such as Selenium, UFT, Loadrunner/Performance Center, Jmeter and other industry tools approved for use at FRS as applicable.
• Use programming languages like C#, Python or Java with a modern IDE (Visual Studio, IntelliJ, or similar), and source code management products like TFS/Azure DevOps, GIT and Subversion.
• Develop solutions and methodologies to automate testing of applications built using technologies and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript (Angular), KendoUI, Bootstrap, Postman, SoapUI and other industry tools approved for use at FRS as applicable.
• Scale test efforts and build reusable components over multiple engagements.
• Produce and share test execution reports.
• Incorporate the tests aligned with the application under test database schemas using complex stored procedures and queries in environments such as SQLServer, Oracle, or similar.
• Mentor QA Engineers by providing direction and guidance when needed.
• Participate on project teams as a senior QA Engineer.
• Participate on Bank, department, or system projects of moderate to high complexity. Demonstrate Core Competency skills for grade and position.
• Involved in the accomplishment of departmental and Bank wide quality projects.
• Comply with all applicable information security policies, guidelines, and practices.

What You Have:

• Advanced written and oral communications skills. Independently, presents both orally and in writing, findings and assessments; prepare and present information and responses to complex inquiries; demonstrate the ability to manage the communication process; communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues concisely; help transfer technical knowledge.
• Diffuse conflict and build agreement.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Have a logical, analytical and creative approach to problems.
• Demonstrate expert level analytical and problem-solving skills; organize data and information in a manner that identifies underlying issues and recognizes symptoms that indicate more severe issues.
• Advanced interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to lead and participate on a team; lead complex and diverse team efforts by virtue of both technical expertise and leadership skills of influence. Draw on experience to resolve highly complex issues; display strong interpersonal skills in dealing with people at all levels of an organization.
• Advanced time management skills. Have a meticulous and organized approach to work. Identify and assess highly complex supervisory issues; effectively manage highly complex issues to meet our goals.
• Advanced knowledge of several computer systems and technologies with an ability to learn new skills and technology quickly.
• An awareness of current issues affecting the industry and its technologies.
• You will work automatously
• Be a mentor and provide constructive feedback to less experienced staff; engage other partners in collecting feedback and input to complete work activities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent significant experience in information technology and software testing is required. Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and developing test automation using a software development approach.
• Minimum of 7 years of automation development experience with technologies described above.

The  salary grade  for this position is: Grade 15/16. This job description reflects the higher level of a dual grade job posting. Candidates who have a slightly lower level of experience, education, or qualifications may also be considered. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

We offer a great benefits package that features:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
• Monthly $120 Commuter Allowance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

Additional Information:

• The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “@phil.frb.org” domain or through the Workday system “rb@myworkday.com”. If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity. If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, or any other basis protected by law.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
• All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
• Due to the nature of the information, you will have access to, we require that you also complete a more in-depth enhanced background screening (Peraton high).
• All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
• This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates who are permanent residents must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen when eligible to do so and pursue a path to citizenship. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a permanent resident and a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo an applicable background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
• The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia works two days per week onsite. Starting on September 2nd, 2025, all Bank employees will work full-time on site. By applying to this position, you agree you will be available to work on-site in a full-time capacity starting on September 2nd, 2025.
• Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.

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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Information Technology Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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