Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Compliance)

About us @Symphony

Weve spent the last 10 years building a communication and markets technology company powered by interconnected platforms: messaging voice directory and analytics. Over 1000 institutions use our modular technology built for global finance. Security is in our DNA with uncompromising data protection end-to-end encryption and resilient architecture all created on a foundation of trust with our customers .

But that was only chapter one. Were now building on our purpose-built network expanding AI-powered real-time collaboration redefining flexibility with fully cloud-native software with our trader voice product and rethinking the industrys approach to identity verification connection and intelligence. .

The opportunity and our ambition are huge. But we need passionate dedicated individuals to get there. At Symphony we work hard and fast. Our unique blend of technology and financial services makes it an environment you wont get elsewhere.

Role Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior SDET Compliance to play a critical role in ensuring the quality security and regulatory reliability of Symphonys compliance-driven solutions across both backend and frontend systems.

At Symphony compliance is foundational. It means operating under strict regulatory security and data-governance requirements for financial institutions and other regulated industries. This includes secure call records robust encryption strict access controls comprehensive audit logging data-privacy protections (e.g. GDPR CCPA) and adherence to industry certifications and audit standards.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You will design and build automated compliance validation frameworks define and evolve compliance testing strategies and integrate quality deeply into our development lifecycle. Youll work closely with engineering product and security teams to ensure compliance is not an afterthought but a built-in capability of our platform.

If you are passionate about quality engineering automation and building trust in mission-critical systems wed love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive compliance quality initiatives across backend and frontend systems.
• Design build and maintain automated test frameworks focused on compliance validation.
• Define evolve and execute the next generation Compliance Test Strategy.
• Perform white-box testing to validate regulatory security and data-governance requirements.
• Embed shift-left testing practices working closely with developers early in the SDLC.
• Validate compliance behavior across Cloud (AWS/GCP) Kubernetes and Windows 10/11 environments.
• Identify debug and resolve compliance-related quality and risk issues.
• Mentor other SDETs and act as a quality leader and compliance advocate within engineering teams.
• Continuously improve compliance testing processes tooling and quality metrics.

Required Qualifications:

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in C# and Python.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with compliance testing (e.g. data retention auditability regulatory validation).
• Strong background in white-box testing of APIs services and system internals.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerized environments (Kubernetes).
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines Git and modern testing tools.
• Familiarity with Windows 10/11 environments.
• Strong understanding of software development practices and modern testing methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Proven ability to lead and influence compliance-focused quality initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering product and security teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Proactive self-driven and deeply invested in quality and regulatory excellence.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in QA or SDET roles with a strong focus on compliance and quality.
• 2 years in a senior or lead role driving quality or compliance initiatives at scale.

Why This Role Matters
You will help ensure that Symphonys platform remains trusted by the worlds largest financial institutions enabling secure compliant communication in the most demanding regulatory environments.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Plan
• Benefits and Perks vary based on location.

Benefits and Perks:

• Regional specific competitive benefits
• Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perk
• Many other fun and exciting benefits and activities!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.