Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!
Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!
Job Overview:
Our team is actively seeking a motivated and talented Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test who is passionate about testing software through automation. You will be part of an inter-disciplinary team of hardware, firmware, software, system, and test engineers to develop and integrate cutting-edge technologies for a Financial Services Company building E2E automation solutions connecting Advisor Platform, Investor Platform and Teammates. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to understand features, develop and automate test cases, improve product quality and shorten release time from dev to production.
Responsibilities:
Actively Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and lead where applicable – PI Planning , Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Defect Review, Sprint Demo, Restrospectives etc.
Actively participate in story grooming, analyze and understand user story acceptance criteria
Develop and execute -Test plan, test cases based on the user stories and ensure proper test coverage
Perform in sprint testing, service/API testing, Integration / E2E testing, regression final build certification and release day testing
Automating tests using internal and open source tools & infrastructure
Reviewing user interfaces for conformity and functionality
Working with software engineers to understand product architecture, integrations and features
Creating and maintaining data scenarios to support test plans and test cases
Analyzing test results, being a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process
Documenting, tracking bugs to closure and reports on Project status to stakeholders
Working in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software
Ability to write complex queries to perform data validation
Serves as SME for one or more functional areas, acts as a technology ambassador for automation and builds efficient solutions
Leads process, technology improvement efforts, KPIs/OKRs with the quality engineering team and a larger part ofthe organization to improve engineer productivity, Speed and Quality.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where resourcefulness, determination, and strong problem-solving skills are necessary for success.
Positive attitude and the ability to complete assigned objectives with minimal supervision.
Show leadership experience in leading releases/project delivery.
Driving actions & shift left strategy to improve Quality
Be a Champion for Customer Obsession culture and deliver products/ features that exceeds customer expectations.
Coaching his/ her fellow team members on best practices
This is a hybrid position, requiring onsite presence 3 days per week at an LPL primary office location in either our Austin, San Diego, NYC/Midtown or Charlotte/Fort Mill offices.
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science or similar, plus 6+ years of experience
OR Master’s Degree, Computer Science or similar, plus 5+ years of experience
OR no degree, plus 10+ years of experience working as a Developer or QA Engineer or SDET working in Agile scrum teams
Hands-on experience with CI /CD and have leveraged/implemented CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on programming/development experience in one of the programming languages: C#, Java, JavaScript or .Net and automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, TestNG, etc.
Hands-on experience with test processes, test methodologies, test strategy, test plan and test case design & execution.
Hands-on experience with Web services Testing and automation development
Experience with SQL and ability to understand/write complex SQL queries
Core Competencies:
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agile environment where resourcefulness, determination, and strong problem-solving skills are necessary for success.
Positive attitude and ability to take ownership on releases/ features / stories / tasks to deliver with quality.
Preferences:
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Understanding of CI/CD and how QA/automation process fits into the model
Knowledge of automation tools like Appium, Xcode, Selenium, BDD and Cucumber
Fluent in API and UI testing and creating automation test suits
Financial Industry experience
Pay Range:
$96,000-$160,000/yearActual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL?
Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Financial advice is changing, and at LPL Financial, we’re at the forefront. We’re building a future where advisors can—with no friction or complexity, as simple as turning the dials—pick the business model, services, technology, and product mix that best meet their clients’ needs.
With one platform, one sign-on, and one team to call, you can take your business anywhere you want it to go. There are no limits to your growth, and we’ll partner with you every step of the way.
Your greatness is our goal.
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