Software Development Engineer in Test

The Charles Schwab Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Parental leave and family benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

The Charles Schwab Corporation in Chicago seeks a Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test to lead automation efforts, drive trading platform quality, and mentor SDETs in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

You will design scalable Automation Frameworks, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and promote shift-left testing with a focus on security and regulatory compliance. This is an on-site role with opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on application development and/or test automation in an Agile environment.
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns and data structures.
• Familiarity with Agile/Lean practices, including TDD, CI and CD.
• 3+ years of experience with order status for trading and understanding complex trade execution flow.
• Experience with SQL Server or MongoDB.
• Experience with QA practices (black box, risk-based, system, regression, exploratory).
• Familiarity with web service virtualization, data virtualization and test data management.
• Passion for automation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with source control and Agile tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Zephyr, Bamboo, Git).
• Familiarity with SOAPUI, Postman, Bruno, Fiddler for testing web services.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting production issues via logs (Splunk).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web services and applications.
• Write and run tests for performance, load, and browser compatibility across multiple apps.
• Analyze automation failures and defects, recommending solutions and process improvements.
• Promote shift-left testing and emphasis on code quality, security, and early automation.
• Collaborate with scrum teams to define criteria, clarify requirements, and plan.
• Utilize tools like Bitbucket, Jira, Zephyr, Bamboo, GitHub, Bruno, Grafana, Splunk for test management.
• Track and report automation metrics and quality to stakeholders.
• Document frameworks, test cases, and best practices for team use.
• Mentor junior SDETs and QA members; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure testing complies with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Test automation

Agile testing

Troubleshooting

Web service testing

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Bitbucket

Jira

Zephyr

Bamboo

Git

SOAPUI

Postman

Bruno

Fiddler

Splunk

Job description

Your Opportunity

Schwab remains committed to providing increased visibility to career growth opportunities and job requirements. This posting announcement is part of increased transparency and while all qualified applicants will be reviewed and considered, this organization has a preferred candidate identified for this role.

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.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location.

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.

This position will be part of the Trading eXperience Technology team at Schwab, focused on improving the Trading experience for our clients. We will focus on driving client-centricity, reducing time to market & increasing efficiency. Ideal candidates enjoy fast-paced environments, thrive under ambiguity and adopt change passionately. This is a unique opportunity to grow and transform our business through driving significant step-change in our time to market, building more integrated client-centric experiences, and enabling project success via multi-functional coordination and ownership. Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. is looking for a “Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test” where you will be part of a team of experienced IT professionals, full stack developers and SDETs tasked with building applications and products to support Schwab’s trading platforms. You will be working in a fast-paced and agile environment specializing in testing, test frameworks, test infrastructure, automation code, test tools and data.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web services and applications, ensuring project alignment.
• Write and run tests for performance, load, and browser compatibility across multiple apps, including manual testing as needed.
• Analyze automation failures and defects, recommending solutions and process improvements.
• Promote and implement shift-left testing, emphasizing code quality, security, and early-stage automation.
• Work with scrum teams to define criteria, clarify requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate plans.
• Use tools like Bitbucket, Jira, Zephyr, Bamboo, GitHub, Bruno, Grafana, and Splunk for source control, Agile workflows, and test management.
• Track and report automation metrics and quality to stakeholders.
• Document frameworks, test cases, and best practices for team use.
• Mentor junior SDETs and QA members, encouraging continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Ensure all testing complies with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.

What you have

To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of 'challenging the status quo,' this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on application development and/or test automation framework experience in an Agile development environment.
• Must have good understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns and data structures.
• Familiarity with Agile/Lean development and testing practices, including Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
• 3+ years of experience with order status for trading and understanding complex trade strategies and execution flow from trade being open till executed.
• Experience with SQL Server or MongoDB
• Experience with QA practices (black box testing, risk-based testing, system testing, regression testing, exploratory testing)
• Familiarity with web service virtualization, data virtualization and test data management
• Passion for building solutions through automation, driven by innovation and commitment to lifelong learning
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with source control and Agile Tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Zephyr, Bamboo, GIT)
• Familiarity with web services standards and utilizing related testing tools such as SOAPUI, Postman, Bruno, Fiddler
• Familiarity with troubleshooting Production issues through analysis of logs (Splunk), dashboards and metrics

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial Domain: Experienced in trading and financial services.
• Data Governance: Proficient in automating data quality, governance, and pipeline lineage.
• Engineering Mindset: Applies root cause analysis, unit testing, and scalable design.
• Autonomy: Identifies and resolves platform gaps proactively

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities

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