AVP, Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET)

LPL Financial • Fort Mill, SC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an AVP, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) you will join a team of talented developers in test and work on next generation application software to enhance our engineering best practices, tools, design patterns and frameworks.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a combination of one of the following: Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science or similar, plus 8+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree, Computer Science or similar, plus 7+ years of experience OR no degree, plus 12+ years of experience working in Quality Engineering and management roles
• 10+ years of hand on experience in software development in test automation, concurrent coding skills in Java.
• 6+ years of leadership experience, leading multiple team initiatives simultaneously.
• 4+ years of experience in building automation frameworks and/or contributing to the frameworks.
• 4+ years of experience in API testing (SOAP and REST/MicroServices)

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of experience with code versioning tools (Git, SVN).
• JavaScript and NodeJS, server-side experience is preferred.
• Experience with Shell scripting
• Experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience with Jira or similar Agile process tools.
• Experience with using defect management and test management tools.
• Excellent SQL knowledge with the ability to write complex queries for validation as well as review stored procedures for verification.
• Familiarity with BDD and/or Cucumber
• Experience creating strategies to cover vendor integrations.
• Following Scrum/Agile development methodology.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where resourcefulness, determination, and strong problem-solving skills are necessary for success.
• Strong application debugging skills.
• Positive attitude and the ability to complete assigned objectives with minimal supervision.
• Experience with using open source libraries to bring in efficiencies.
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, engineering and other domain teams to understand features, develop and automate test cases, improve product quality and shorten release time from dev to production.
• Using different software testing methodologies to deliver quality software.
• Coordinating and driving E2E testing with cross-domains.
• Being able to identify the manual processes and solve through automation.
• Working with software engineers to understand product architecture and features.
• Participate in code reviews to advocate and improve code quality and coding standards.
• Create and maintain data scenarios to support test plans and test cases
• Analyzing test results, being a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process.
• Documenting and track bugs to closure.
• Working in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software.
• Mentoring team and individuals on best automation practices, design and implementation.
• Documenting and maintaining respective processes.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees