Test Engineer, Automation

Kestra Financial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestra Financial seeks a motivated Test Engineer, Automation to join its team in Austin. The successful candidate will design and maintain automated test suites for web-based systems, utilizing tools like Playwright and TypeScript, while ensuring quality in agile delivery. This role supports critical software development processes and fosters a culture of collaboration.

Benefits

Full health, vision, dental

401(k) plans

Voluntary plans such as car insurance and legal services

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in software test automation.
• Ability to write SQL queries for test data validation.
• Experience developing automated tests for web applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases for web applications.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Collaborate with developers and QA team members to define test strategies.

Skills

Automated testing

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

TypeScript

SQL

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

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ABOUT US:

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come.

ABOUT US:

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come.

Kestra Holdings companies collectively oversee $123 billion in assets under administration (AUA) and support more than 2,400+ independent financial professionals across the country in delivering comprehensive securities, trust, and investment advisory services to their clients. Located in the “Silicon Hills” of Austin, Texas, Kestra Holdings offers an experience as unique as the city in which it operates.

The Advisor Platform Engineering organization at Kestra is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Test Engineer, Automation (P2 level) to join our on-site team in Southwest Austin, TX. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for our web-based systems using Playwright, TypeScript, and SQL. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product owners, and QA peers to ensure the reliability and quality of our advisor-facing applications.

You will play a key role in supporting agile delivery by building robust automation that accelerates feedback and mitigates risk across frequent releases. You will also have opportunities to improve our automation processes and advocate for quality best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

This position requires on-site presence Monday through Thursday, with the option of working remotely on Fridays. If you're ready to "Make it Happen" and embody our core values of "One Team" and "Serve," we encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases for web applications using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Develop and maintain SQL scripts for test data setup and validation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Collaborate with developers, QA team members, and product owners to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and communicate findings clearly to the team.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback related to testability and quality.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of test frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Document automation approaches and test coverage.
• Support manual and exploratory testing efforts as needed.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, individuals should have the following skills and abilities:

• Experience developing automated tests for web applications.
• Proficiency with Playwright or similar browser automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).
• Proficiency with TypeScript or JavaScript for test development.
• Ability to write and understand SQL queries for test data validation.
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines (desired).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools (desired).
• Experience working in the financial services industry (desired).
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in software test automation.
• Experience with Playwright, TypeScript, and SQL as described above.
• Additional certifications in software testing or quality assurance (desired).
  
  

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification (desired).
• Microsoft, Playwright, or other relevant technical certifications (desired).
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMAND: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer workstation for extended periods while using a keyboard, mouse, and multiple monitors.
• Frequent, repetitive hand-finger motions for typing, writing, and handling small peripherals or cables.
• Near-vision sufficient to read electronic documents, review code, and distinguish basic on-screen colors (e.g., for UI verification).
• Clear spoken communication and active listening for in-person and virtual meetings, incident bridges, and phone calls.
• Ability to walk short distances, navigate a standard office environment, climb one flight of stairs, and stand during white-boarding or presentations. Sit-stand desks and other ergonomic furniture are available upon request.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or boxed materials weighing up to 20 lbs (e.g., laptops, small servers, office supplies).
• Hybrid roles: Primary work performed on-site at the Encino Trace campus (Southwest Austin, TX) Monday–Thursday; optional remote work on Fridays. Fully remote roles: Primary work performed from the employee’s home office within approved locations; reliable high-speed internet and an ergonomically safe workspace are required.
• Participation in overnight or weekend on-call rotations and critical production releases may require work outside standard business hours.
  
  

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

INTERNAL APPLICANT POLICY:

Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

BENEFITS:

Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more.

DISCLOSURE

By applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you are agreeing to the following statements:

• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
  
  

KESTRA VALUES:

Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: SERVE, MAKE IT HAPPEN, and ONE TEAM.

Seniority level

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