Sr Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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

Required Qualifications

8+ years of related work experience, or a MS/BS degree with 8+ years of related work experience.
5+ years of hands-on test automation experience within Agile teams.
5+ years of progressive development experience, demonstrating strong proficiency in Java and object oriented programming principles.
4+ years of expertise in building Test Automation Frameworks using tools like Selenium and REST Assured.
4+ years working with API testing tools such as Postman, Insomnia, or Bruno.
4+ years working with relational databases and SQL, preferably with Oracle and/or MS-SQL platforms.
Demonstrated experience with load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, BlazeMeter, or LoadRunner) and understanding of key performance concepts like P95.
Practical experience with cloud technologies, including PCF, GCP, or AWS.
Solid understanding of Clean Code principles, including DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) and SOLID concepts.
Deep understanding of design patterns frequently used in test automation, such as Page Object Model, proxy, factory, and data objects.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interface effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
Proficiency with Git-based source control systems

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve code quality, automate testing processes, and foster innovation throughout the development lifecycle.
Experience with parallel test executions and leveraging cloud-based infrastructure tools (e.g., SauceLabs or similar platforms).
Background in data modeling.
Familiarity with test data management best practices.
Additional experience with Sauce Labs, MongoDB, and a solid understanding of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) concept as they relate to application testing is considered a plus.
Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, Bamboo, Bitbucket)