Specialist - Software Development & Engineering (QA Automation Testing)

Charles Schwab; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

EPF/Gratuity/NPS contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance and OP

Paid time off

Health check-ups & EAP

Creche reimbursement

Transport & meal benefits

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Charles Schwab India is seeking a skilled QA/Test Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks across UI, API, and backend layers. You will drive risk-based testing, create robust test data utilities, and collaborate with developers and QA to ensure high-quality releases in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on scripting in Java/Python, experience with CI/CD, and preference for experience in financial/regulatory contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in test automation frameworks within Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and quality engineering paradigms.
• Strong understanding of test coverage strategy across unit, functional, integration, and regression layers.
• Programming knowledge and hands-on experience in object-oriented languages (Java preferred).
• Experience with Atlassian toolchain (Bitbucket, Jira, Zephyr, Bamboo).
• Proven experience in Agile delivery teams and sprint-based quality execution.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with ability to collaborate across developers, QA peers, and leads.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal oversight across technical and business teams.
• Experience building and maintaining test frameworks for UI, API, and backend validations.
• Experience developing shell and Java/Python scripts for test data setup and cross-application validation.
• Experience supporting release certification pre-deployment and post-production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and enhance manual and automation test frameworks across multiple ASDD applications.
• Build and execute test scenarios, acceptance tests, regression suites, and end-to-end integration tests.
• Facilitate E2E certification with upstream and downstream systems before and after production releases.
• Understand platform behavior from both business and technical perspectives to improve risk-based testing.
• Design and maintain scalable quality frameworks covering UI, API, backend, and data movement validations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development and QA teams to identify integration risks and build strong test cases.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging test tools, AI-assisted methods, and quality engineering best practices.
• Support multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced release cycles.
• Develop shell and Java/Python utilities for test data loading, reconciliation, and environment readiness checks.
• Validate data quality and integrity across SQL Server, Oracle, and downstream systems.
• Support production triage, defect root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement of release quality controls.

Skills

Java

Test automation

Agile methodologies

QA concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Bitbucket

Jira

Zephyr

Bamboo

Job description

Your opportunity

At Charles Schwab, our purpose is simple: we champion client’s goals with passion and integrity. Guided by honesty, mutual respect and a commitment to doing what’s right, we bring innovation, education, and service together to help shape financial futures. Our people are the foundation of our success – they approach their work with curiosity and collaboration, coming together to create solutions that make a meaningful impact for clients and communities. As we expand into India, we are bringing this same culture of inclusion, learning, and opportunity to new talent. Joining us means becoming part of a global team where your work matters and your future can take shape.

Our Hyderabad location is central to Schwab’s growth, bringing together talented people and technology to drive innovation, scale and efficiency. Here, you will work alongside teams who create solutions that support millions of clients every day. The work you do is more than daily operations – it’s a chance to experiment, learn, and build within a values-driven, supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our early growth phase and shape something new, backed by the stability and strength of a Fortune 500 company. Your impact begins on day one, and your contributions will help define our future in the region.

What you have

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, maintain, and enhance manual and automation test frameworks across multiple ASDD applications.
• Build and execute test scenarios, acceptance tests, regression suites, and end-to-end integration tests.
• Facilitate E2E certification with upstream and downstream systems before and after production releases.
• Understand platform behavior from both business and technical perspectives to improve risk-based testing.
• Design and maintain scalable quality frameworks covering UI, API, backend, and data movement validations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development and QA teams to identify integration risks and build strong test cases.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging test tools, AI-assisted methods, and quality engineering best practices.
• Support multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced release cycles.
• Develop shell and Java/Python utilities for test data loading, reconciliation, and environment readiness checks.
• Validate data quality and integrity across SQL Server, Oracle, and downstream systems.
• Support production triage, defect root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement of release quality controls.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in test automation frameworks within Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and quality engineering paradigms.
• Strong understanding of test coverage strategy across unit, functional, integration, and regression layers.
• Programming knowledge and hands-on experience in object-oriented languages (Java preferred)
• Experience with Atlassian toolchain (Bitbucket, Jira, Zephyr, Bamboo).
• Proven experience in Agile delivery teams and sprint-based quality execution.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with ability to collaborate across developers, QA peers, and leads.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal oversight across technical and business teams.
• Experience building and maintaining test frameworks for UI, API, and backend validations.
• Experience developing shell and Java/Python scripts for test data setup and cross-application validation.
• Experience supporting release certification pre-deployment and post-production deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ETL and data validation for functional, integration, performance, and security testing.
• Experience with TDD and CI/CD testing practices.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as PCF and GCP.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server).
• Financial industry experience in regulated systems.
• Experience validating event-driven systems (RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub) and scheduled batch workflows (Control-M).
• Exposure to AI-assisted QE tools for script generation, edge-case payload creation, and BDD debugging.
• Experience with observability platforms such as Splunk for defect triage and root cause analysis.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab India, you’re empowered to shape your future. We support your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture rooted in trust and collaboration – so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our benefits are designed to care for your wellbeing, your family, and your long-term financial security.

Our base benefits, wellbeing, and total rewards include:

• Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions
• Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more
• Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work
• Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance