LPL Financial: Software Developer In Test

Does Transformation, Quality, Shift left, Modernization, and Innovation inspire 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 19,000 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 objective 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 & infrastructureReviewing user interfaces for conformity and functionalityWorking with software engineers to understand product architecture and featuresCreate and maintain data scenarios to support test plans and test casesAnalyzing test results, being a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development processDocumenting and track bugs to closureWorking in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software Basic QualificationsAutomation experience working with technologies: Java, Python, JavaScript, .Net etc.SQL and ability to write complex queries to validate 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 in technical field, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent4+ years of experience as a QA Engineer or SDET3+ years working with test processes, methodologies, tools and technologyExcellent understanding of CI/CD and how quality engineering and automation fits into the modelHands on experience with one of the programming languages: Java, JavaScript, C#, or any OOP languageHands on experience with automation tools like: Appium, Xcode, Selenium, BDD and CucumberFluent in API and UI testing and creating automation test suitsPrior experience working as a Developer or SDET in Agile/Scrum teams 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:Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fieldFinancial Industry experience