Hiring: Software Development Manager (SDET & Test Automation) (Hybrid - Newark, NJ or NYC) Company: Broadridge Location: Newark, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:55:17 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Agile, CI/CD, ETL, Machine Learning, SQL, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10 years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership. This is a development management role, the ideal candidate will bring prior hands-on experience in SDET / test automation engineering and apply that background to lead development teams in building high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions. •10 years of experience in software development or related engineering roles, with progressive responsibility in technical leadership or people management. Required Skills: •Lead, manage, and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. •Strategically drive design, development, and delivery of software solutions with a strong emphasis on quality, scalability, and maintainability. •Provide hands-on technical leadership in the design and evolution of test automation frameworks and engineering quality practices within the development organization. •Leverage prior experience in data mapping ETL testing, and automation frameworks to guide teams in building reliable, testable, and robust applications. •Establish and promote SDET-inspired engineering best practices across the development team, including automation strategy, coding standards, testability, and continuous integration. •Partner with architects, product managers, and business stakeholders to define technical solutions, delivery plans, and development roadmaps. •Review technical designs, code quality, development processes, and release readiness to ensure successful execution. •Collaborate effectively with consultants, contractors, and full-time employees across onshore and offshore delivery models. Qualifications: •5–10 years of experience in software development or related engineering roles, with progressive responsibility in technical leadership or people management. •Prior hands-on experience in SDET, automation engineering, or test framework development, with the ability to apply that background in a software development leadership role. •Strong experience with test automation, particularly in data mapping validation and ETL-related testing. •Proven ability to lead a development team while remaining engaged in technical design and architecture discussions. •In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and engineering best practices. •Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. •Operational familiarity with SQL, database validation, and data-intensive application development. •Exposure to cloud platforms, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering toolchains. •Knowledge of tax reporting processes is a plus. •Knowledge of AI / machine learning concepts, tools, or applications is a plus. Compensation: •$200,000 - $215,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!