SDET Engineer (.NET/C#)

The Charles Schwab Corporation; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Schwab Corporation is seeking a Senior SDET to lead quality engineering across Agile teams, designing and maintaining scalable test automation and embedding quality into CI/CD pipelines.

You will collaborate with architects, developers, QA and business teams, applying AI-assisted methods to improve reliability and scalability of Schwab's enterprise systems. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years automating build and release certification tasks as part of DevOps.
• 5+ years hands-on testing experience automation workflows.
• Expert-level knowledge of QA practices (black box, risk-based, system, regression, exploratory).
• Strong programming in C#/.NET or JAVA with OO concepts.
• Hands-on with test automation tools such as Selenium or similar frameworks.
• Experience with Atlassian tools: Jira, Zephyr, Confluence.
• Ability to partner with Architects, Developers, QA and Business teams.
• Passion for automation, innovation and continuous learning.
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of Agile software development practices.
• Comfort in customer-focused environments using modern tech.
• Good time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Independent worker with minimal supervision and review.
• Collaborative team player across orgs and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering efforts within Agile delivery teams.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Drive test strategy, risk-based testing, and continuous improvement practices.
• Embed quality into CI/CD pipelines and release certification processes.
• Collaborate across multiple scrum teams and stakeholders in a distributed environment.
• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-assisted workflows, to improve efficiency.

Skills

Quality leadership

Automation design

CI/CD integration

AI-assisted testing

Agile methodologies

Communication

Tools

Selenium

Jira

Zephyr

Confluence

Job description

Your Opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.

The Digital Transformation Technologies (DTT) organization leads the development and modernization of Schwab's applications that support millions of investors. Our teams focus on building highly reliable, scalable, and secure platforms using modern engineering, automation, and quality-first practices.
We are seeking a Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) who brings deep quality engineering expertise, strong automation skills, and the ability to influence quality outcomes across complex enterprise systems. This role is a hands-on senior technical contributor who partners closely with development, architecture, DevOps, and business teams to ensure quality is engineered into every stage of the SDLC.

What you have

• Lead quality engineering efforts within Agile delivery teams
• Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
• Drive test strategy, risk-based testing, and continuous improvement practices
• Embed quality into CI/CD pipelines and release certification processes
• Collaborate across multiple scrum teams and stakeholders in a distributed environment
• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-assisted and agentic workflows, to improve engineering efficiency and quality outcomes

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Software Engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience automating build and release certification tasks as part of DevOps practices and behaviors
• 5+ years of hands-on testing experience automation workflows
• Expert-level knowledge of QA practices, including black box testing, risk-based testing, system testing, regression testing, and exploratory testing
• Advanced technical competency in object-oriented programming, with strong experience in C# / .NET or JAVA
• Hands-on expertise with test automation tools such as Selenium or other industry-leading frameworks
• Strong experience using the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Zephyr, Confluence)
• Proven ability to partner technically with Application Architects, Developers, QA organizations, and Business teams
• Passion for building scalable solutions through automation, innovation, and continuous learning
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a simplified, actionable manner
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies, values, and practices
• Comfort working in a customer-focused environment that embraces modern technologies and techniques
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction, requiring limited review and rework
• Self-motivated team player who collaborates effectively across organizations and geographic locations

AI & Advanced Engineering Capabilities

• Foundational knowledge of AI-assisted engineering concepts, including prompt-driven workflows
• Experience or demonstrated ability to use AI/automation techniques to:
  • Accelerate test creation and maintenance
  • Automate build, validation, and release processes
  • Enable agentic workflows that support end-to-end SDLC activities (design, build, test, release, and monitoring)
• Ability to apply AI responsibly to improve quality, developer productivity, and operational efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating in teams operating under a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar model
• Experience working in a closely integrated environment with multiple scrum teams
• Experience balancing multiple priorities across a dynamic, geographically dispersed environment

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration- so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance