Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

AssetMark is a leading strategic provider of innovative investment and consulting solutions serving independent financial advisors. We provide investment, relationship, and practice management solutions that advisors use in helping clients achieve wealth, independence, and purpose.

About the role:

As a Senior QA Engineer, you'll be a technical leader in our quality engineering transformation. You'll architect advanced testing solutions, champion best practices, and drive the implementation of our shift-left testing strategy. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of quality engineering at AssetMark while working with cutting-edge testing technologies.

We can only consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Charlotte, NC office.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

• Design and architect advanced automation frameworks and testing patterns

• Implement performance and security testing strategies

• Create reusable test components and utilities for the entire team

• Evaluate and recommend testing approaches and technologies

• Build test infrastructure as code and establish testing standards

Quality Strategy & Innovation:

• Design comprehensive test strategies for complex features and systems

• Champion test-driven development practices across engineering teams

• Guide shift-left testing implementation and establish quality gates

• Address complex testing challenges and technical debt

• Balance test coverage with delivery timelines and business objectives

Mentorship & Process Improvement:

• Mentor QA engineers on technical skills and career development

• Lead testing technical discussions and represent QA in cross-functional meetings

• Improve testing processes and methodologies based on industry best practices

• Implement risk-based testing approaches and optimization strategies

• Interview QA candidates at all levels and contribute to team building

Collaboration & Influence:

• Partner effectively with product managers, architects, and engineering leads

• Translate quality needs into technical solutions and communicate constraints

• Lead quality-focused design reviews and advocate for testability

• Participate in architectural decisions with focus on quality implications

• Drive testing innovation and evaluate build vs. buy decisions for testing tools

Advanced Testing Capabilities:

• Implement advanced CI/CD test pipelines and quality automation

• Develop custom testing utilities and framework enhancements

• Create comprehensive testing strategies for microservices architectures

• Establish testing approaches for cloud-native applications (AWS preferred)

• Lead testing for enterprise-level initiatives and complex integrations

Technical Expertise:

• Expert-level knowledge of modern testing frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, etc.)

• Advanced experience with API testing and microservices testing strategies

• Strong background in performance testing tools (Gatling, Locust, JMeter)

• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Experience with cloud-native testing strategies (AWS preferred)

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and testing libraries

• Knowledge of test infrastructure as code and containerization

Leadership & Strategy:

• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive quality initiatives

• Experience mentoring engineers and building high-performing teams

• Strong communication skills with ability to present to engineering leadership

• Proven track record of implementing testing transformations

• Experience with agile methodologies and quality engineering practices

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance

• 2+ years of experience in senior or lead QA roles

• Proven track record of building and scaling test automation frameworks

Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $106,000-$125,000.

This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Who We Are & What We Offer:

We are AssetMark, a company on the move, shaping the future of financial services. Growth is in our DNA. Every day, we combine technology, insight, and collaboration to create new possibilities for advisors, for our people and for our investors. At AssetMark your ideas matter; they’re heard, valued, and drive meaningful change. Join a team that sets new standards and creates space for you to thrive and do your best work. 

Our Mission 

Our mission is simple: to help our 10,500+ financial advisors make a meaningful difference in their clients’ lives. We do this by combining powerful technology, holistic support, and expert consulting to help advisors run stronger, more efficient businesses. Backed by a comprehensive suite of investment solutions and a trust company that boasts of $150B+ AUM, our platform empowers advisors to deliver exceptional service and an outstanding client experience.

Our Values 

Heart. Client Success. Integrity. Respect. Excellence. Our values are how we show up every day.  

We believe in: 

• Leading with Heart, in truly making a difference in the lives of others: teammates, clients, investors and communities. 

• Obsessing over Client Success, bringing a relentless focus on what matters to clients that sets us apart and creates loyal, lasting relationships. 

• Unyielding Integrity, doing what’s right, always. Even when it’s hard. 

• Collective Respect, in being authentic, inclusive and valuing all voices while winning together. 

• Operating with Excellence, in learning fast, continuously improving, innovating and collaborating to find new and better solutions.  

These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define what it means to be part of the AssetMark family. 

Our Culture & Benefits 

Our culture brings our mission and values to life. Here, we do what’s right, embrace diverse ideas, and innovate together. We also offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family—because thriving at work starts with thriving in life. 

• Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off 

• 401K – 6% Employer Match 

• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO 

• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only) 

• Volunteer Time Off 

• Career Development / Recognition 

• Fitness Reimbursement 

• Hybrid Work Schedule 

  
  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.