AVP, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

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.

This leader will partner with software engineers to understand product architecture and integrate AI-based quality gates and observability into CI/CD pipelines. While creating and maintaining synthetic and production-like data scenarios using AI-powered data generation tools to support comprehensive test coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and cross-functional domain teams to understand features, develop and automate test cases, and drive continuous improvement in product quality and release velocity.

• Apply diverse software testing methodologies—including AI-driven test generation and predictive analytics—to ensure robust and scalable software delivery.

• Coordinate and lead end-to-end (E2E) testing efforts across domains, leveraging AI tools for test orchestration, anomaly detection, and intelligent defect triaging.

• Identify manual processes and implement intelligent automation solutions to optimize testing efficiency and reduce cycle time.

• Participate in code reviews, advocating for clean code principles and AI-assisted static analysis tools to enhance code quality and maintainability.

• Analyze test results to detect patterns, predict defect-prone areas, and proactively improve test strategies.

• Document and track bugs to closure and root cause analysis to streamline defect management.

• Operate within Agile/Scrum frameworks, sprint planning, test impact analysis, and continuous feedback loops.

• Mentor and coach teams on best practices in test automation, AI/ML integration in QE, and scalable test architecture design.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and AI/ML fundamentals.

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in SDLC and test automation, with advanced concurrent programming skills in Java/Python

• Minimum of 4 years of experience designing and building scalable automation frameworks, with a focus on integrating AI/ML for intelligent test generation and maintenance.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in API testing (SOAP and REST/Microservices), for contract validation and anomaly detection.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with test frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, and tools for UI/Mobile testing, based visual validation and test optimization.

• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines, including integration of AI for test impact analysis, release risk prediction, and automated quality gates.

• Proficient in Agile tools like Jira for sprint planning, backlog grooming, and defect prediction.

• Skilled in defect and test management tools, with a preference for platforms that support prioritization and root cause analysis.

• Strong SQL expertise, capable of writing complex queries for data validation, anomaly detection, and test data generation.

• Familiarity with BDD frameworks like Cucumber, with exposure in integrating NLP-based AI tools for scenario generation and test coverage analysis.

• Experience developing test strategies for vendor integrations including to simulate third-party behavior and monitor integration health.

Core Competencies:

• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, with a focus on continuous quality improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, enhancing productivity, reduce manual effort, and accelerate decision-making.

• Strong debugging skills, with experience using observability and log analysis tools.

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, capable of independently driving AI innovation in quality engineering.

• Experience leveraging open-source libraries and AI frameworks to improve test efficiency and scalability.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate AI-driven quality strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Pay Range:

$119,400-$199,000/year
 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) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

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.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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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