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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** Kestra Financial - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, JavaScript (Programming Language), Test Suite, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Git, Information Technology, Playwright, Cosmos DB, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1c455932e13347e4 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Why you must use TDD now!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/114-why-you-must-use-tdd-now) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)