Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Applause is raising the bar for digital quality and employee experience. Recognized as a Top Workplace, Applause provides award-winning software testing, AI training, and UX research solutions to top brands. Our fully managed services leverage a global team and the world's largest independent testing community. We improve digital experiences for global innovators like Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Starbucks, Vodafone, and BMW.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) you will have a robust knowledge of payment standards like ISO20022, SWIFT, SEPA, etc. and extensive experience in API automation with both SOAP and REST services. This role requires being customer-facing and providing Eastern time zone hours coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automated tests for API services (SOAP & REST).

• Analyze payment messaging formats (e.g., ISO 20022, SWIFT) and validate compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

• Work directly with client stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into automated test scenarios.

• Configure PGP keys, authorization certificates, etc

• Set up authentication mechanism like OAuth 2.0, Mutual TLS, etc

• Configure call back url

• Reporting of overall status to customer, log management and transaction reconciliation

• Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Identify opportunities for improving test coverage, test effectiveness, and overall automation strategy.

• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and customer demos within EST business hours.

Job Requirements and Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science/IT

• Must be comfortable working in EST time zone and interfacing with customers.

• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, with a focus on API testing.

• Strong understanding of payment systems and standards (ISO 20022, SWIFT, SEPA, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with tools like Postman, SoapUI, RestAssured, or similar.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in financial services.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Applause?

We’re proud to cultivate an inspiring, engaging employee culture that’s consistently reflected in high employee retention rates and satisfaction. Our talented team – known as Applause Nation – is set up for success with the latest collaboration and learning tools, opportunities for career advancement, and more.

• Work from anywhere! We have a flexible work environment with top talent from across the globe
• Collaborate with an international team of 450+ passionate, talented co-workers
• Expand your portfolio with exciting, hands-on projects providing exposure to well-known, global brands
• Learn and grow through structured onboarding, in-house knowledge sessions and access to thousands of virtual courses available on demand
• Incorporate AI and other exciting technologies into your work, to help you prioritize and boost productivity
• Experience a supportive culture that emphasizes teamwork, innovation and transparency
• Share your voice! Contribute and integrate creative and innovative ideas across roles and departments

Applause Core Values:

As a global employee community, we strive to uphold the following core values, which are critical to business success and how we measure individual and team performance. How do you align?

• Be Accountable: You love to take ownership, and hold yourself and others accountable to increase empowerment and success.
• Celebrate Authenticity: You love bringing your true self to work and creating genuine and trustful relationships within a diverse environment.
• In It Together: You have a team-first mindset and love collaborating with your peers.
• Create Value for Our Customers: You love delivering meaningful business impact and being a release partner for all aspects of digital quality.
• Crush Your Goals: You always strive for excellence and constantly seek ways to be better, more effective and more efficient.

Accommodations:

Applause is a place where everyone belongs and where we believe everyone deserves the exceptional. We continue to celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for our employees. If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation und.er any of the legally protected characteristics, please click here to complete an accommodation request. Please note, Applause will only review requests for applications that have been submitted. We will review your qualifications and follow up with you regarding your request if your qualifications meet our current needs.