Charles Schwab

QA Engineer - Trading Systems

Charles Schwab$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, test engineering, or a similar role supporting enterprise software applications
  • Experience designing test scenarios, reproducing complex defects, and debugging issues across UI, service, and data layers
  • Hands-on experience validating REST APIs, service payloads, and backend data using SQL
  • Experience building and maintaining automated UI and/or API tests using Java-based frameworks, integrated into CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with financial or trading systems, including market data, charting behavior, account workflows, or reconciliation concepts

Responsibilities

  • Shape and execute test strategies to surface risk early and improve confidence across various layers
  • Design meaningful test scenarios that validate service contracts and payloads
  • Reproduce and debug complex defects across interconnected components
  • Analyze logs to isolate root causes affecting the quality of applications
  • Help build, maintain, and evolve UI and API automation for reliable regression coverage
  • Contribute to performance, resilience, and security validation of applications
  • Apply risk-based thinking to deepen test coverage in trading applications

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge trading technologies
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams, enhancing professional growth
  • Involvement in building and executing strategies for quality assurance at scale
  • Hands-on experience with complex, distributed applications in the finance sector
  • Focus on non-functional quality aspects, such as performance and security validation
Full Job Description

Advisor Trading Technologies consolidates software development talent supporting Schwab Trading Services and Thinkpipes, bringing together engineers and quality professionals who are deeply embedded in the platforms that power trading experiences for clients and advisors. In this role, you will contribute to the quality and reliability of complex, distributed trading applications by partnering closely with software engineers, product teams, and platform stakeholders.

 

You will shape and execute test strategies that surface risk early and improve confidence across user interfaces, services, and data layers. This includes designing meaningful test scenarios, reproducing and debugging complex defects, and analyzing logs to isolate root causes across interconnected components. Your work will include validating service contracts, payloads, and backend data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems.

Automation is central to how quality is delivered at scale. You will help build, maintain, and evolve UI and API automation that provides reliable regression coverage and integrates into CI/CD pipelines. Leveraging your understanding of financial and trading concepts such as market data behavior, charting, account workflows, and reconciliation, you will apply risk-based thinking to deepen test coverage. You will also support non-functional quality by contributing to performance, resilience, and security validation, helping ensure applications meet enterprise expectations for stability, safety, and responsible data handling.

What you have

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, test engineering, or a similar role supporting enterprise software applications
  • Experience designing test scenarios, reproducing complex defects, and debugging issues across UI, service, and data layers
  • Hands-on experience validating REST APIs, service payloads, and backend data using SQL
  • Experience building and maintaining automated UI and/or API tests, commonly using Java-based frameworks, integrated into CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with financial or trading systems, including market data, charting behavior, account workflows, or reconciliation concepts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting trading platforms or high-volume financial applications
  • Exposure to performance, resilience, or security testing, including vulnerability verification and secure logging practices
  • Experience working in agile development environments with close collaboration across QA, engineering, and product teams

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

Join Our Team

Explore the numerous career paths available at Charles Schwab and discover how your talents can be utilized to their fullest potential. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across various disciplines and look forward to adding innovative, driven individuals to our team.

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Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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