AVP Software Development Engineer in Test

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and security, focusing on AWS, SQL, and financial commission systems.

• Perform database testing to validate data integrity and accuracy.

• Experience with Third party compensation tools like Varicent or Pega.

• 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.

• Hands on Oracle Application Testing Suite & compensation SAS applications.

• Using different software testing methodologies to deliver quality software.

• Coordinating and driving E2E testing with cross-domains.

• Hands-on knowledge in any of the cloud provider like AWS, Azure etc. Also exposure to services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda etc.

• 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.

 

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science or similar, plus 6+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree, Computer Science or similar, plus 5+ years of experience working as a Developer or QA Engineer or SDET working in Agile scrum teams

• Solid experience in Oracle, PLSQL and ability to understand/write complex SQL queries.

• Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, utilizing tools like Selenium, python, Java or similar.

• Proficiency in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and security.

• Hands on Oracle Application Testing Suite & compensation SAS applications.

• Financial Industry experience.

 

Core Competencies:

• Excellent SQL knowledge with the ability to write complex queries for validation as well as review stored procedures for verification.

• Experience on ensures data accuracy and integrity during the Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process, validating data flows, identifying discrepancies, and verifying data quality across systems, often using SQL and other relevant tools

• Hands on experience of CI/CD and how QA/automation process fits into the model

• Experience creating strategies to cover vendor integrations.

• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agile environment where resourcefulness, determination, and strong problem-solving skills are necessary for success.

• Positive attitude and ability to take ownership on releases/ features / stories / tasks to deliver with quality.

 

Preferences:

• Understand Legacy Commission platform and Spear head new initiatives in Commission systems.

• Develop & automate by leveraging in house frameworks or Oracle Application Testing Suites.

• Experience in SQL/PLSQL and Oracle process automation integrated with AWS, Middleware.Knowledge of automation tools like Python, Java, Selenium, BDD and Cucumber

• Proficient in API and UI testing and creating automation test suits

  

Additional Technical Skills:

• Varicent/Pega Compensation Management

• Varicent Data Store, webforms, workflow

• AWS S3, Lambda, PostgreSQL, Connectors and Glue jobs

 

Pay Range:

$113,700-$189,500/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) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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.

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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