LPL Financial
Job Overview
Our team is actively seeking a motivated and talented Sr. Database Tester / QE Engineer who is passionate about Data Ingestion, Quality and Lineage, and testing software through automation. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of hardware, firmware, software, system, and test engineers to develop and integrate cutting‑edge technologies for a Financial Services Company, building AI‑driven end‑to‑end automation solutions connecting the Advisor, the Investor, and Data platforms. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to understand features, develop and automate test cases, improve product quality, and shorten release time from development to production.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in all Agile Scrum ceremonies – PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Defect Review, Sprint Demo, Retrospective.
Participate in Backlog Refinement, story grooming, and analyze and understand user story acceptance criteria.
Develop and execute both manual and automation test plans and test cases based on user stories and ensure proper test coverage.
Identify manual processes and implement intelligent automation solutions using AI/ML frameworks to optimize test preparation and execution efficiency, reducing cycle time.
Perform in‑sprint testing, service/API testing, integration/E2E testing, regression final build certification, and release day testing.
Review user interfaces for conformity and functionality.
Work with software engineers to understand product architecture, integrations and features.
Create and maintain Gold Standard Test Data to support test plans and test cases.
Identify patterns, anomalies, and inconsistencies within data to ensure accuracy and quality.
Analyze test results and advocate for quality at every phase of the development process.
Document, track bugs to closure and report project status to stakeholders.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high‑quality software.
Serve as SME for one or more functional areas, acting as a technology ambassador for automation and building efficient solutions.
Requirements
Minimum of 8 years of hands‑on experience in test automation, with concurrent coding skills in Python (preferred) or Java.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with AWS services such as S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and exposure to Bedrock model integration or other cloud AI platforms.
Proven expertise in analyzing data pipeline architectures and ETL workflows.
Developed and executed test automation strategies using tools like Selenium and TestNG.
Experience with test processes, test methodologies, test strategy, test plan, and test case design & execution.
Technical Requirements
Solid experience testing SQL procedures and writing complex SQL queries for data validation.
Experience analyzing data, comparing with mapping documents, and debugging to identify root causes.
Exposure to AI tools/models/training data sets is a plus for adopting testing methodologies.
Hands‑on experience with manual and automation testing for batch jobs, data feeds, API/web services, Swagger.
Experience with CI/CD using Octopus/GitHub and integrating AI‑based quality gates and observability into pipelines.
Apply AI low‑code/no‑code automation techniques to improve test coverage.
Experience with Jira or similar Agile process tools.
Preferences
Financial industry experience.
Cloud certification(s) are a plus.
Gen AI hands‑on around test preparation, data generation, and automation solutions.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with resourcefulness, determination, and strong problem‑solving skills.
Positive attitude and ownership of releases/features/stories/tasks to deliver with quality.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, plus 8+ years of IT experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of IT experience.
Location This hybrid position reports into an LPL primary office either in Austin, TX or Charlotte/Fort Mill, SC.
Pay Range $96,000-$160,000/year. Actual base salary varies based on skill, experience, education, and geography. LPL Total Rewards package includes 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.
Company Overview LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is one of the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. It supports over 29,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets. LPL provides a range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools, and practice management services.
EEO Statement Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews LPL will only communicate with applicants via an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an online or chatroom interview. LPL will not request payment or banking information. For questions about the application process, contact LPL Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Responsibilities
Actively participate in all Agile Scrum ceremonies – PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Defect Review, Sprint Demo, Retrospective.
Participate in Backlog Refinement, story grooming, and analyze and understand user story acceptance criteria.
Develop and execute both manual and automation test plans and test cases based on user stories and ensure proper test coverage.
Identify manual processes and implement intelligent automation solutions using AI/ML frameworks to optimize test preparation and execution efficiency, reducing cycle time.
Perform in‑sprint testing, service/API testing, integration/E2E testing, regression final build certification, and release day testing.
Review user interfaces for conformity and functionality.
Work with software engineers to understand product architecture, integrations and features.
Create and maintain Gold Standard Test Data to support test plans and test cases.
Identify patterns, anomalies, and inconsistencies within data to ensure accuracy and quality.
Analyze test results and advocate for quality at every phase of the development process.
Document, track bugs to closure and report project status to stakeholders.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high‑quality software.
Serve as SME for one or more functional areas, acting as a technology ambassador for automation and building efficient solutions.
Requirements
Minimum of 8 years of hands‑on experience in test automation, with concurrent coding skills in Python (preferred) or Java.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with AWS services such as S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and exposure to Bedrock model integration or other cloud AI platforms.
Proven expertise in analyzing data pipeline architectures and ETL workflows.
Developed and executed test automation strategies using tools like Selenium and TestNG.
Experience with test processes, test methodologies, test strategy, test plan, and test case design & execution.
Technical Requirements
Solid experience testing SQL procedures and writing complex SQL queries for data validation.
Experience analyzing data, comparing with mapping documents, and debugging to identify root causes.
Exposure to AI tools/models/training data sets is a plus for adopting testing methodologies.
Hands‑on experience with manual and automation testing for batch jobs, data feeds, API/web services, Swagger.
Experience with CI/CD using Octopus/GitHub and integrating AI‑based quality gates and observability into pipelines.
Apply AI low‑code/no‑code automation techniques to improve test coverage.
Experience with Jira or similar Agile process tools.
Preferences
Financial industry experience.
Cloud certification(s) are a plus.
Gen AI hands‑on around test preparation, data generation, and automation solutions.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with resourcefulness, determination, and strong problem‑solving skills.
Positive attitude and ownership of releases/features/stories/tasks to deliver with quality.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, plus 8+ years of IT experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of IT experience.
Location This hybrid position reports into an LPL primary office either in Austin, TX or Charlotte/Fort Mill, SC.
Pay Range $96,000-$160,000/year. Actual base salary varies based on skill, experience, education, and geography. LPL Total Rewards package includes 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.
Company Overview LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is one of the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. It supports over 29,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets. LPL provides a range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools, and practice management services.
EEO Statement Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews LPL will only communicate with applicants via an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an online or chatroom interview. LPL will not request payment or banking information. For questions about the application process, contact LPL Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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