Software Development Engineer in Test
Pay range: USD $102,000.00 - $170,100.00 / Year
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.
The Content Engineering Team (CET) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
(SDET) to lead quality engineering and automation initiatives across our CMS and digital
experience ecosystem.
This role will be responsible for driving an automation-first testing strategy, embedding quality
into the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, and ensuring release readiness for CMS-driven
platforms, including content publishing workflows, APIs, and frontend rendering layers.
The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals, deep test automation
expertise, and quality leadership, with the ability to partner across Engineering, Product, and
QA/QC to enable predictable, high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Framework Engineering
• Design, build, and enhance scalable test automation frameworks supporting CMS, APIs,
and web applications
• Drive automation across the test pyramid (API, integration, UI, regression)
• Improve test reliability, reduce flakiness, and optimize execution efficiency
• Establish reusable test components, utilities, and test data strategies
Quality Strategy & Delivery Alignment
• Define and implement quality strategy for CET/CMS product areas
• Partner with Product Owners and Engineering to ensure:
o clear acceptance criteria
o testability of features
o early identification of quality risks
• Lead risk-based testing approach for:
o content authoring and publishing workflows
o page rendering and component integrations
o API/content delivery
CI/CD & Quality Gate Enablement
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Define and enforce quality gates for:
o pull requests
o builds and deployments
o release readiness
• Enable continuous testing and improve deployment confidence signals
CMS & Digital Platform Validation
• Validate end-to-end workflows across:
o CMS authoring, approval, and publishing
o frontend (Next.js) rendering
o API-driven content delivery
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• Ensure coverage for business-critical publishing and customer experience flows
• Support testing of platform upgrades, content model changes, and integrations
Leadership & Cross-Team Collaboration
• Act as a quality leader within CET/CMS teams
• Mentor SDETs, engineers, and QA/QC resources on automation best practices
• Promote shift-left testing and defect prevention
• Communicate release readiness, risks, and coverage gaps to stakeholders
What you have
To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of 'challenging the status quo,' this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications
Technical
• Strong programming experience in:
o Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Proven experience building enterprise-scale automation frameworks
• Experience with tools such as:
o Selenium, Playwright, Mabl
o RestAssured, Postman (API testing)
• Solid understanding of:
o test design patterns and architecture
o API and microservices testing
o debugging, logging, and root cause analysis
CI/CD & Engineering Practices
• Hands-on experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with:
o Git-based workflows
o build pipelines and deployment processes
o test execution in pipeline environments
• Experience defining and implementing automated quality gates
Domain / Delivery
• Experience supporting CMS platforms, digital/web applications, or content delivery
systems
• Strong understanding of end-to-end system testing in integrated environments, and Current working experience with Schwab systems and processes
• Experience working in Agile / SAFe delivery models
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Drupal CMS
• Experience testing Next.js or modern frontend frameworks
• Familiarity with headless CMS and API-driven architectures
• Exposure to:
o performance testing (k6, JMeter)
o accessibility validation
o cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
o observability tools
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities
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
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)