Software Development Engineer in Test, SDET

Celtic Bank

Software Development Engineer in Test designing automated testing frameworks for secure banking technology. Collaborating with teams to maintain quality in cloud-native applications.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing frameworks, API test automation, and cloud-native distributed systems, with a strong focus on quality assurance practices and mentoring. Proficient in leveraging modern testing tools and methodologies to enhance test automation workflows and ensure system reliability.

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Automated Testing FrameworksAPI Test Automation ToolsCloud Platforms (Microsoft Azure)Programming Languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#)Financial Services Testing Experience

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingLoad TestingIntegration TestingUnit TestingAPI Security TestingSQL for Data ValidationTest Strategy DevelopmentTest Plan CreationDefect DocumentationCI/CD Pipeline Improvement

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightPostman/NewmanRestAssuredCI/CD ToolsAI Testing Tools

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native SystemsDistributed SystemsFinancial ServicesBankingFintech

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDistributed SystemsJavaScriptPythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for scalable cloud-native distributed backend systems.
Partner with engineering teams and business stakeholders to turn user needs into clear test strategies and quality standards.
Build and maintain reliable automated test coverage for third-party API and platform integrations.
Build and maintain reliable load testing scenarios and pipelines for large and complex distributed systems.
Evaluate testing approaches and trade-offs, providing technical guidance aligned with business goals and risk tolerance.
Deliver accurate test estimates and communicate quality status and risk effectively.
Support production systems through monitoring, regression testing, and operational quality improvements.
Investigate, isolate, and document defects within large-scale distributed systems.
Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and QA documentation.
Improve test tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build/release quality gates.
Mentor engineers on quality practices and foster a culture of learning, feedback, and craftsmanship.
Stay current with emerging QA tools, testing methodologies, and engineering best practices.
Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance test automation workflows and productivity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
4+ years of professional QA/SDET engineering experience, including automated testing on cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred)
Prior experience testing systems within financial services, banking, or fintech environments
Proficient in at least one programming or scripting language commonly used for test automation (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#), with the ability to build and maintain frameworks from scratch
Strong experience with API test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Postman/Newman, RestAssured) and CI/CD-integrated test frameworks
Expert-level understanding of:
- Integration and unit testing
- API design and contracts
- Testing API security - including authentication and authorization, input validation, and data exposure
- Relational and non-relational databases - including SQL for data validation
- Test strategy for performance, scalability, and reliability
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Demonstrated ownership mindset and ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments
Excellent time management and professional work ethic

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with employer match
Life and long-term disability coverage
HSA and FSA plans
Holidays and paid time off requests
Robust wellness program (we’re talking catered meals three times a week, lunch and learns, and onsite gym!)