Software Development & Engineering in Test

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.

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented .NET API Software Development Engineer in Testing to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating automated testing solutions and validating APIs built on the .NET framework to ensure they meet functional, performance, and security standards. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality APIs.

Key Responsibilities

•           Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts specifically for .NET APIs.
•           Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing on APIs.
•           Validate API functionality, data integrity, and error handling using automated testing tools like Postman, Swagger, or SoapUI.
•           Collaborate with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve API-related issues.
•           Conduct load and performance testing for APIs using tools like K6, Bruno, or JMeter.
•           Document testing procedures, including test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.
•           Document interactions with various teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to ensure clear communication and alignment.
•           Provide detailed test reports, metrics, and recommendations to stakeholders

What you have

Required Qualifications

•           Proven experience in testing APIs built on the .NET framework.

•           6+ months of Schwab technology domain experience gained as a current or recent contractor or employee

•           Strong understanding of RESTful API principles and best practices.
•           Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Swagger, or SoapUI.
•           Proficiency in test automation frameworks
•           Familiarity with JSON, XML, and API authentication methods (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
•           Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
•           Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•           Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
•           Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, K6, Bruno, or LoadRunner.
•           Familiarity with GitHub version control system.
•           Knowledge of CI/CD GitHub Actions.
•           Proven experience with AI/Copilot to generate automated test scripts.

Preferred Qualifications

What experience and skills are DESIRED, but are not REQUIRED to perform this role today?

Technical nice-to-haves (bullet points)

▪ Applies analytical thinking to abstract factors, guides outcomes, and sets priorities
▪ Consistently maintains clear, open communication to enhance collaboration with others
▪ Leverages industry expertise to guide strategy and guide team members in industry and marketplace dynamics
▪ Encourages independent problem-solving and decision-making
▪ Anticipates reactions from individuals and groups in situations and plans accordingly
▪ Seeks new methods or technologies to enhance work outcomes
▪ Influences improvements in efficiency and effectiveness within a function
▪ Adapts oral communication to engage diverse stakeholders and inspire action
▪ Earns trust through ethical decisions and deep subject matter knowledge
▪ Uses storytelling, data, and emotion to persuade diverse audiences
▪ Leads activities, implements goal-setting strategies, and resolves a wide range of issues
▪ Analyzes trends and recommends strategies to sustain the firm's competitive advantage
▪ Applies quality standards effectively, ensuring excellence and inspiring precision
▪ Produces high-quality written materials tailored to different stakeholders

Job Sub-Family Specific Competencies

• Requirements Management – Streamlining requirement analysis, organization, and validation for efficient development and operation throughout the life cycle

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• Quality Assurance Testing - Confirming the integrity and reliability of business operations through rigorous testing and compliance verification

• Software Development - Implementing standards, processes, and methods to create, test, and verify software components, ensuring reliability and resolving operational problems and bugs

• Building Collaborative Relationships – Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others who can provide information, assistance and support

• Strategic Thinking – Analyzing an organization’s competitive position and developing a clear and compelling vision of what the organization needs for success in the future

• Thoroughness – Ensuring that one’s own and other’s work and information are complete and accurate
  
  Careful preparation for meetings and presentations
  
  Following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled