Senior Engineer - Software Development Engineer In Test SDET - Platform Modernization

LPL Financial Global Capability Center; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Global Capability Center in Hyderabad is seeking a highly skilled Senior SDET to join the Platform Modernization team. You will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test strategies to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of our modernized platform, collaborating with development and DevOps teams.

The role requires 7+ years in SDET/QA, expertise in Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG/JUnit, strong programming in Java/Python, API testing, cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in SDET/QA with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proven expertise in robust automated test frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit).
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, C#, or Go.
• Extensive API testing experience (Postman, Rest Assured, Karate).
• Cloud platforms experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native testing.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Kong, Kafka, AWS expertise; Tibco EMS and DataPower understanding.
• Proactive communication, analytical skills, and Agile/Scrum experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced automated test frameworks and suites for the modernized platform.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product managers to understand architecture and requirements.
• Develop test plans, strategies, and scenarios for features, integrations, and performance.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing with fast feedback loops.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and drive timely resolution with teams.
• Mentor junior SDETs and contribute to QA practice improvements.
• Participate in design and code reviews to improve testability and quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends in software testing and platform modernization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Debugging

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

TestNG

JUnit

Postman

Rest Assured

Karate

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description:

At LPL’s Global Capability Center, you'll find a collaborative culture where your voice matters, integrity guides every decision, and technology fuels progress. Your skills, talents, and ideas will redefine what's possible. LPL's success reflects its exceptional employees, who together pursue one noble purpose: empowering financial advisors to deliver personalized advice for all who need it. We’re proud to be expanding and reaching new heights in Hyderabad.

Join us as we create something extraordinary together.

Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SDET to join our Platform Modernization team at GCC India. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our modernized platform by designing, developing, and executing robust automation frameworks and test strategies. You will work closely with development and DevOps teams to drive a quality-first approach throughout the software development lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities**

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced automated test frameworks and test suites for our modernized platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and product managers to understand system architecture, functional requirements, and technical specifications.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, strategies, and scenarios for new features, integrations, and performance enhancements within the modernized platform.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, ensuring continuous feedback and early defect detection.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects, identify trends, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Champion best practices in software quality assurance, test automation, and performance testing across the team.
• Mentor junior SDETs and contribute to the overall growth and technical expertise of the QA organization.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and provide constructive feedback to improve product quality and testability.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in software testing and platform modernization.

Job Qualifications**

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or Quality Assurance roles, with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable automated test frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit).
• Strong programming skills in at least one object-oriented language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Go).
• Extensive experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured, Karate).
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience testing cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and concepts.
• Expertise in Kong, Kafka , AWS.
• Should have understanding about Tibco EMS and Data power.
• Proficient with AI to drive migrations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Prior experience with platform modernization initiatives or migrating legacy systems is highly desirable.

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