As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) within PNC’s Consumer Lending Originations Technology team, you will lead quality strategy and test automation for large-scale enterprise initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing and executing automated tests using Java, Selenium, Cucumber/Gherkin, and API testing frameworks, while also integrating CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust quality gates. You will work with Kafka, Web Services, Oracle, MongoDB, and distributed systems, requiring a solid understanding of test governance and risk-based testing. Ideal candidates are thought leaders in quality engineering who can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mentoring within the team. Experience in banking or financial services is highly preferred due to the specialized domain context and scale of the initiatives.
Lead the development and execution of test strategies for large-scale enterprise initiatives.
Design and implement automated testing frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber/Gherkin.
Ensure continuous integration and delivery by setting up quality gates in CI/CD pipelines.
Conduct API testing (REST, SOAP) to validate system integrations and functionality.
Mentor team members on modern automation practices and raise overall quality maturity.
What we're looking for
Senior level experience as an SDET or QA Engineer focusing on automation and enterprise systems.
Proven leadership in testing large scale initiatives involving multiple teams.
Expertise in Java, Selenium, Cucumber/Gherkin, API testing (REST, SOAP), CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Kafka, Web Services, Oracle, MongoDB, and distributed systems.
Strong understanding of test strategy, governance, and risk-based testing practices.
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About PNC
PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the U.S., based in Pittsburgh, PA, it provides retail banking, corporate banking, and asset management.
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