Performance Test Lead (AWS Cloud)

Job ID R-028196 Date posted 06/26/2023

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!  

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

As a QA Performance Test Lead, you will bring leadership and hands-on contributions to a talented team and work to certify the performance of our mobile & desktop platforms.  You will provide consultation to the Portfolio Teams through your expertise in Application Performance and System Standards.  You will be working within select application portfolios to understand their architecture, applications and assisting in the identification of issues related to: Application Performance and Stability.

You work with teams designing automated tests to evaluate the performance of complex systems and then analyzing and documenting the results.  You will work as part of a Scrum team that brings together Development, QA, Product and Project management.  With assistance from more senior members of the team, the QA Performance Test Lead documents and maintains information on the applications and systems in their portfolio to improve the Advisor and Client experience.

Responsibilities:

• Create Perform Test Strategies in support of the Portfolio work

• Identify and document KPI’s and SLA’s for the applications

• Perform load tests to validate system performance and stability

• Analyze tests results and work with Developers and Engineers to perform bug fixes

• Provide technical assistance to improve system performance, capacity, reliability and scalability

• Defect issues found and work with Development to resolve

• Perform root cause analysis of performance issues and suggest corrective actions

• Oversee performance test lifecycle

• Evaluate system performances and recommend improvements

• Generate periodic performance reports for management review

• Generate metrics and systematically collect data

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaboratorswho can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Computer Science or related field

• 2+ years of experience or equivalent in Application Development

• Experience with AWS Cloud

• 3+ years of experience in QA Performance Testing including Web and Mobile applications, with an emphasis on hands on experience developing and executing automated test scripts

• Proficient in at least one of the following areas: (1) Experience testing solutions that conform to service oriented architecture guidelines; (2) Knowledge on Test Management Tools (JIRA, Quality Center); (3) Solid development Skills including Java, .NET; (4) Experience in SQL Server and writing complex SQL queries to perform back-end testing

Core Competencies:

• Experience in component testing web and/or windows services.

• Knowledge in Performance Test methodologies and tools

• Knowledge of Agile development methodology

• Expertise in test planning, documentation

• Defining and executing test cases

• Problem solving and debugging skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferences:

• Financial and Quality Assurance and Software certifications

• Database skills, ANSI, Oracle, MS SQL Server

• CDC/Kafka strongly preferred

Pay Range:

$90,080-$135,120/year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Why LPL? 

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees.We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (800) 877-7210.