LPL Financial: Senior Software Development Engineer In Test

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 (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 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’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: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 criteriaDevelop and execute Test plan, test cases based on the user stories and ensure proper test coveragePerform in sprint testing, service/API testing, Integration / E2E testing, regression final build certification and release day testingAutomating tests using internal and open source tools & infrastructureReviewing user interfaces for conformity and functionalityWorking with software engineers to understand product architecture, integrations and featuresCreating and maintaining data scenarios to support test plans and test casesAnalyzing test results, being a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development processDocumenting, tracking bugs to closure and reports on Project status to stake holdersWorking in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality softwareAbility to write complex queries to perform data validationServes as SME for one or more functional areas, acts as technology ambassador for automation and building efficient solutionsLeads process, technology improvement efforts, KPIs/OKRs with in quality engineering team and larger part of organization to improve engineer productivity, Speed and Quality.

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:7+ years of experience as a Developer or QA Engineer or SDET working in Agile scrum teamsHands on experience with CI /CD and have leveraged / implemented CI/CD pipelinesHands on programming/development experience in one of the programming languages – C#, Java, JavaScript or .Net and automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, TestNG etcHands 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 developmentExperience with SQL and ability to understand/write complex SQL queries Core CompetenciesAbility 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 QualityBe a Champion for Customer Obsession culture and deliver products/ features that exceeds customer expectations.Coaching his/ her fellow team members on best practices Preferences:Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fieldExperience with security testing – SAST and DAST and toolsExperience with Accessibility TestingExperience with AWS / cloud infrastructureFinancial 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 areone 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.

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Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (800) 877-7210.