SDET /Test engineer

Classification: Schwab Internal* Establishing QA strategy and best practices to support continuous development and integration

• Identifying appropriate testing tools
• Build and leverage AI agents for SDLC and deliver with quality

• Developing, maintaining and executing manual and automated test suites and reporting test results

• Gaining in-depth business knowledge to understand business needs and utilize the knowledge to identify testing priorities based on scenario risk levels

• Holding and facilitating automation and test case reviews with Agile team members

• Ensuring that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements

• Leading tracking, prioritization and communication of defects
• Implementing test practices, standards, and processes

• Establishing fact-based measures of test efficiency, effectiveness, and product readiness

• Estimating, coordinating, directing testing for multiple products/projects
• Providing technical support and maintenance of existing systems
• Updating management on QA-related status on projects and overall QA strategy rollout

• A university degree from a well-respected academic institution; advanced degrees in Information management, Computer Science, Business Administration and/or other professional certifications are a plus

• 8+ years of relevant experience in systems development life cycle, with strong knowledge of QA procedures and methodologies and automated testing

• 5+ years of experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks and delivery of highly complex projects within the Agile framework

• 1+ year of Schwab technology domain experience gained as a current or recent contractor or employee

Classification: Schwab Internal* Extensive experience in managing and delivering key test artifacts and maintain the documentation up to date using tools Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Zephyr, Confluence),

• Experience building and managing an automation suite with tools such as SOATest, Selenium with Java, Jmeter

• Experience testing API’s and building automation test suits. Ability to parse nested JSON/ XML.

• Experience working on databases like Oracle, mongo DB

• Works well with developers to design/analyze alternative technical solutions, test completed code and complete a smooth implementation with the business partners

• Proficient analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills

• Experience working in CI/CD environment. (GitHub) One should be able to create, modify and execute job from scratch using ‘git’ as source.

• Background and understanding of and message queues and data delivery technologies

• Experience leading offshore resources
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Working experience in the financial services industry is a plus

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

Your opportunity

We believe that, when done right, investing liberates people to create their own destiny. We are inspired by our purpose to champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity. We respect and appreciate the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. We challenge conventions strategically to bring value for our clients, our firm and the world. We live and bring to life the concept of ‘own your tomorrow’ every day. We champion our employee strengths, guide their development, and invest in their long-term success. We hire optimistic, results-oriented, curious, innovative, and adaptable people with the desire to help our clients and one another succeed.

• As a company, we were established by Chuck over 40 years ago to champion Main Street over Wall Street, and to help Americans transform themselves from earners to owners. Through advocacy and innovation, we work to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable for all. As we enter our fifth decade, we are looking for hardworking, innovative and driven people who believe they can help themselves, and our clients, create a better future.

• The Digital Services Technology team is looking for a senior SDET. This team leads the systems and platforms that send all email, push, SMS, and other omni- channel messages and communications to Schwab’s valued clients. You will be a key contributor of extending the excellence of Schwab’s core digital platforms and experiences, providing Schwab’s clients and advisors with key digital capabilities. Schwab pushes the boundaries of digital service and digital excellence and these teams are at the forefront of creating and delivering these capabilities.

• You will be part of a larger group called Cross Enterprise Services (CES) which is focused on delivering consistent, enterprise quality and highly performant shared services for all of Schwab’s systems as building blocks for outstanding end-user experiences. CES offers a wide range of technology opportunities for great people to grow and demonstrate their skills. What you’re good at, At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.