Senior QA Test Engineer

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.

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(s).

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 seeking a Senior QA Test Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions at scale. In this role, you will serve as a senior individual contributor, owning end-to-end quality engineering efforts across enterprise Java and .NET applications. You will apply advanced testing strategies, automation frameworks, AI-enabled tools, and intelligent automation solutions to improve product quality, accelerate delivery, and reduce operational risk.

Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and technology leaders throughout the software development lifecycle. You will design and execute test strategies covering functional, integration, regression, API, and end-to-end testing while expanding automated test coverage using Selenium and RestAssured.

You will also leverage AI tools to accelerate test case creation, defect analysis, and documentation, while building AI-driven solutions that streamline quality engineering workflows and improve testing efficiency. Your contributions will directly impact application reliability, release confidence, and the delivery of innovative technology solutions that support Schwab clients and business teams.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of quality assurance, software testing, or quality engineering experience supporting Java and/or .NET applications

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks using Selenium for UI testing

• Hands-on experience performing API test automation using RestAssured

• Experience designing and executing functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test strategies

• Working knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) concepts and frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow

• Experience writing, reviewing, and maintaining Gherkin scenarios and BDD-based test coverage

• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies to improve testing efficiency and quality outcomes

• Experience building, contributing to, or supporting AI-driven agents or intelligent automation solutions for QA workflows

• Strong understanding of RESTful API testing, database validation, and multi-tier application architectures

• Experience troubleshooting complex software defects and conducting root cause analysis

• Experience working independently within Agile and Scrum delivery environments

• Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling

• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines

• ISTQB certification or equivalent quality assurance credential

• Experience working within financial services, regulated industries, or high-availability technology environments

• Agile and/or SAFe experience

• Experience supporting cloud-based applications and modern software delivery practices

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

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

What’s in it for you:

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. 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

Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.