Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)

Company: LPL Financial
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

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!LPL Financial is one of the nation's leading financial services companies and a publicly traded company under ticker symbol LPLA. We support over 18,000 financial professionals-including over 14,000 independent advisors, more than 700 financial institutions, and over 4,000 institutional clearing and technology subscribers. We enable advisors to focus on their clients by reducing the complexity of running their practice and we support their business by offering enabling technology, comprehensive clearing and compliance services, practice management programs and training, and independent research. At LPL, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients. And Technology is at the center of our mission. Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.Job Overview:Our team is actively seeking a motivated and talented test engineer 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 Financial Services Company building E2E automation solutions connecting Advisor Platform, Investor Platform and Teammates.You'll 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:

• Automating tests using internal and open source tools & infrastructure
• Reviewing user interfaces for conformity and functionality
• Working with software engineers to understand product architecture and features
• Create and maintain 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 and track bugs to closure
• Working in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality softwareWhat 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:
  • 4+ years of experience as a QA Engineer or SDET in agile scrum teams working on test plans, test processes, methodologies and tools.
  • Hands on automation development experience working with technologies: Java, Python, JavaScript, .Net etc.
  • Hands on experience with SQL, ability to understand, write complex queries and validate
  • Hands on experience with test plan, test case creation, execution, regression for web application and API's / web services.Core Competencies:
    • 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.Preferences:
      • Bachelor's degree in technical field, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
      • 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 experienceWhy LPL?At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.Want to hear from our employees on what it's like to work at LPL? Watch this!We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more hereWant to see info on our benefits? Learn more hereJoin 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 (800) 877-7210.

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