Specialist - Software Development & Engineering (Automation Testing)

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 commitmentto 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for web services, APIs, middleware, UI, and related application components.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product owners, business partners, and global team members to deliver reliable software solutions.
• Apply software development practices to coded test frameworks, including source control, peer review, reusable design, and maintainable automation code.
• Contribute to functional, regression, integration, and API test automation coverage within Agile delivery teams.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, identify defects, and partner with development teams to support timely resolution.
• Use automation, test management, build, and release tools to support Schwab’s software delivery lifecycle.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, estimation, test planning, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams across geographies, including U.S.-based technology and business partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• 3-4 years of experience in software quality assurance, test automation, or software development engineering in test.
• Hands-on experience developing automated tests using Java, C#.NET, or another object-oriented programming language.
• Experience with Selenium or similar UI automation tools, API testing, and test automation frameworks.
• Working knowledge of REST services, service-oriented architecture testing, regression testing, system testing, and exploratory testing.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, Maven, Git, Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar industry toolsets.
• Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across development, QA, business, and global technology teams.
• Working knowledge of Agile and iterative software delivery practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to trading, brokerage, banking, financial services, or other regulated technology environments.
• Knowledge of trading workflows, order management, electronic trading, or custody platforms.
• Exposure to messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ or similar platforms.
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development or Acceptance Test-Driven Development using Gherkin-based tools such as Cucumber.
• Experience testing applications deployed in cloud or containerized environments.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong interest in learning financial domain concepts and contributing to a global engineering organization.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab India, you’re empowered to shape your future. We support your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture rooted in trust and collaboration - so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our benefits are designed to care for your wellbeing, your family, and your long-term financial security.

Our base benefits, wellbeing, and total rewards include:

• Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions
• Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more
• Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work
• Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance