Senior SDET – Automation Engineer Position Available In York, South Carolina

Senior SDET – Automation Engineer
This job is available in 2 locations See all
Category
Technology
Job Id

R-042768

Posted Date
03/12/2025 Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working on meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? If so, LPL Financial is the place 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 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.
This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work at our Fort Mill SC or Austin TX location.

Responsibilities:

Actively Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and lead where applicable – PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Defect Review, Sprint Demo, Retrospective’s 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 stake holders
Working in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software
Ability to writeplex queries to perform data validation
Serves as SME for one or more functional areas, acts as technology ambassador for automation and building efficient solutions
Leads process, technology improvement efforts, KPIs/OKRs with in quality engineering team and larger part of 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 toplete 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
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 other technical degree
6+ years of experience of SDET
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, Python, JavaScript or .Net and automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, TestNG, Rest Assured, 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/writeplex SQL queries and stored procedures as needed.
AWS testing experience with migration, glue jobs and S3.

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:

Masters degree in Computer Science or other technical degree
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
AI exposure is a plus for adoption in testing methodologies.
Financial Industry experience
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-PA

Pay Range:

$91,425-$152,375/year
Actual 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 highlypetitive, 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) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor (“RIA”) firms nationwide. We are steadfast in ourmitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.
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.

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 ourmunities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

Benefits and Total Rewards:

Our Total Rewards package goes beyond justpensation 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.
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