Test Engineer

Kestra is seeking a talented and motivated Test Engineer to join our dynamic Advisor Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will build and maintain automated test suites using Playwright and TypeScript for a Microsoft stack (Azure, C# .NET, SQL Server/Cosmos DB) with React and ASP.NET front ends, collaborating closely with software engineers, product owners, and QA teammates to ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge financial advisor platform - software that supports financial advisors and the Home Office staff who serve them., * Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases for web applications using Playwright and TypeScript, helping the team ship with confidence.

• Develop and maintain SQL scripts for test data setup and validation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, continuous feedback on every code change.
• Collaborate with developers, QA team members, and product owners to understand requirements and shape test strategies that catch issues early.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and communicate findings clearly to the team.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback related to testability and quality.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of test frameworks, tools, and processes to raise the bar for quality across the platform.
• Document automation approaches and test coverage to support team knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Support manual and exploratory testing efforts as needed.
• Monitor test suite health - track pass rates, flakiness trends, and execution times - and flag regressions to the team before they compound.
• Share testing knowledge with teammates through pairing, documentation, and onboarding support to strengthen the team's overall test engineering capability.
• Stay current with emerging test tools, frameworks, and industry practices; apply new techniques to improve automation quality and coverage.
• Uphold core values (Make it Happen, One Team, Serve) in daily interactions and delivery commitments.

• Typically 3-7 years experience developing automated tests for web applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright or similar browser automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).
• Hands-on experience with TypeScript or JavaScript for test development.
• Experience writing SQL queries for test data validation.
• Experience with Git-based version control.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines (desired).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools (desired).
• Experience working in the financial services industry (desired).

Internal Application Policy: Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance, * Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. Kestra is dedicated to empowering independent financial professionals-including traditional and hybrid RIAs-to grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client service. We combine advanced business management technology with personalized consulting to provide unmatched scale, efficiency, and support. Our advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive securities and investment advisory solutions to their clients.