Jr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

About Us

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Education

University degree in computer science or related field.

Experience

• Relevant professional experience in software development, test automation, or system integration.
• Strong hands-on experience working in Linux environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Shell scripting, or similar technologies.
• Experience with test automation frameworks, qualification testing, and system integration activities is highly desirable.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with CI/CD technologies such as Cloudbees and CDRO

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance test automation solutions supporting SwiftNet Services components.
• Contribute to integration, qualification, and regression testing activities to ensure product quality and system reliability.
• Analyze requirements and translate business and technical needs into effective automation and testing solutions.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues across development, testing, and production-like environments.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to identify improvements and implement robust solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test artifacts, automation frameworks, and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to increase automation coverage, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the squad.
• Participate in code reviews, testing reviews, and quality assurance activities to maintain high engineering standards.
• Contribute to the long-term evolution of the squad's automation framework and testing strategy, helping ensure scalability and sustainability of solutions.

The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is $82,361 USD Annual to $152,955 Annual USD. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employees contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

What We Offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] or indicate this in your application.

Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).

All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.