Sr. Engineer, Software Developer Test QE

Name of Employer:      LPL Financial LLC

Position Title:             Sr. Engineer, Software Developer Test QE Req# 000059

Hours:                         40 hours per week

Salary Range:             $156,000 – $166,000 per year

Location:                     13620 N FM 620 Building C, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78717

Telecommuting:          80% remote work within a reasonable commuting distance of Austin, TX office.

JOB DUTIES: Actively participate in story grooming, analyze and understand user story acceptance criteria. Actively Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and lead where applicable – PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Defect Review, Sprint Demo, Retrospectives etc. 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. Automate tests using internal and open source tools and infrastructure. Review user interfaces for conformity and functionality. Work with software engineers to understand product architecture, integrations and features. Create and maintain data scenarios to support test plans and test cases. Analyze test results, be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process. Document, track bugs to closure and report on project status to stake holders. Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software. Ability to write complex queries to perform data validation. Serve as SME for one or more functional areas, act as technology ambassador for automation and build efficient solutions. Lead process, technology improvement efforts, KPIs/OKRs with in quality engineering team and larger part of organization to improve engineer productivity, speed and quality.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation in which the required experience was gained.

Alternatively, Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation in which the required experience was gained.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience with each of the following:

• Leveraging and implementing CI/CD pipelines;

• Programming languages (C#, Java, JavaScript or .Net);

• Automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, and TestNG);

• Test processes, test methodologies, test strategy, test plan and test case design and execution;

• Web services testing and automation development; and

• SQL and ability to understand and write complex SQL queries.

 

Pay Range:

$156,000 – $166,000

 

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 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) 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 our commitment 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 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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