Your opportunity
The mobile technology team is responsible for designing, building, supporting, and involving client-facing native mobile apps for Charles Schwab. We have been a key partner working with product teams to deliver excellent client experience to the millions of Schwab users.
As a team member, you will work in one or more product channels to build mobile apps that meet and exceed client’s needs, work closely with product teams to pair your mobile technology knowledge with product knowledge to create creative and innovative solution that thrill customers and disrupt competitors. It’s an opportunity to both learn and bring your own experiences to help improve Schwab’s mobile technology and practices. We are continuously working to embrace the latest technologies and practices to attract and retain top talent and foster a safe environment for personal growth and idea sharing.
What you are good at
This role requires the Development Engineer in Test to design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions using Appium. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and execute testing strategies that meet our quality standards. Your responsibilities would include:
- Develop and maintain functional test automation scripts for mobile application using Appium with Java
- Ensure automation is constantly running, analyzing, and promptly reporting on failures.
- Work with the leadership to research, investigate, implement, and train other QA Testing Resources in the areas of Test-Driven Development, Testing Automation using Appium with Java
- Work cross-organizationally both within Schwab and with external vendors, both on and offshore to define environment requirements, identify Automation-related tools, develop, and execute best Automation process and practices.
- Foster our end-to-end testing approach across multiple applications.
- Partner with geographically distributed teams to plan our future QA tooling and technology decisions.
- Liaise with product teams, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to integrate project plans, testing schedules, and metrics reporting.
What you have
- 2+ years in Mobile Application Development
- 2-4 years of experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks
- 4+ years of developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts.
- Hands-on coding experience with Java or other object -oriented programming languages
- Experience with XCUI and/or Espresso, Kotlin, SWIFT is preferred.
- Working knowledge of industry-standard tools for logging bugs and managing test cases (e.g., JIRA/MTM, Zephyr/HPQ)
- Proven ability to successfully balance and deliver multiple geographically distributed QA projects with concurrent releases.
- Solid understanding of Mobile Development on iOS and/or Android devices
- Understanding of CI/CD practices and Lean DevOps methodologies
- Financial/Trading services industry experience is a plus.
'In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.'
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
