SDET Software Engineer in Test

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a
SDET Software Engineer in Test - On-site
to join our team in
Halifax
,
Nova Scotia (CA-NS)
,
Canada (CA)
.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute as a key member of the quality engineering squad, ensuring the delivery of robust, reliable, and high-performing enterprise applications through automation and continuous testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using Selenium Automation Framework using Java, enabling efficient validation of web and API functionality.
• Leverage Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices by implementing Cucumber and Gherkin to define clear, executable acceptance criteria that align technical validation with business intent.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners to identify test requirements, optimize coverage, and ensure quality is built into every phase of the SDLC.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, driving faster feedback cycles and continuous quality assurance across environments.
• Contribute to quality strategy and best practices, championing test automation, code reviews, and metrics-driven quality improvement within an agile delivery model.

Skills/Experience

• 5+ yrs Experience and/or knowledge of both QA Engineering and Software Development.
• 5+ yrs Experience using a Selenium / Serenity automation framework (Java based) is required. Playwright experience is also preferred.
• Proficiency with professional software development skills and practices: Coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, design patterns, Object-Oriented Design and Development, Software design principles.
• 5+yrs Experience with Agile software development methodology using Scrum.
• Advanced quality engineering experience with complex enterprise web applications and APIs, including test analysis, design, development, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Experience with GitHub Copilot or other generative AI tools to increase efficiency and quality.
• SQL and NoSQL database experience.
• 3+yrs BDD experience or familiarity – Gherkin experience is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Deployment.
• Participate in understanding and refinement of User Stories, QA related tasks and test cases, functional automation, and product demos.
• Log defects/issues and work with team members to ensure resolution.
• Participate in production release deployment verification on a regular cadence.
• Strong communications and problem-solving skills.

Education:

• A University level degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.