Sr Quality Devops Engineer (Sdet)

Job Description
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!
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.
As an AVP, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) you will join a team of talented developers in test and work on next generation application software to enhance our engineering best practices, tools, design patterns and frameworks.
Senior SDET DevOps
Design, implement, and lead testing strategies, culture change, standards definition, planning, including execute DevOps for existing software, IT infrastructure, and mission programs. Translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into test scenarios by integrating with many different programs and engineering teams. Interact with stakeholders, other DevOps engineers.
Responsibilities:

• Design and lead the testing of process automation solutions to improve the software delivery process.
• Provide testing leadership through CI/CD processes and process orchestration, adhering to industry standard best practices.
• Be a major contributor to elevate the level of DevOps maturity at LPL.

Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as a software developer and/or SDET engineer using any or all of the following:

• Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform - Azure Dev/Labs, Azure CI/CD, Azure Containers, ARM Deployment Templates, CI/CD integration, and Azure Active Directory.
• Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP
• SolarWinds, Microsoft System Center
• Microsoft Office 365 hybrid configuration and workloads.
• Continuous integration and automated deployment tools such as: OctopusDeploy, Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Github Actions.

• Knowledge of alerts and monitoring tools and system management tools for all environments and configuration management and Cloud orchestration tools, including Azure, VSTS, Ansible, Chef, Octopus, and ServiceNow.
• Intermediate or above level scripting skills using PowerShell, Python or other scripting language.
• Intermediate knowledge of Java or similar language
• Good verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to interface with both software and infrastructure engineers.
• Ability to identify good opportunities for automation or orchestration of automated processes.
• Capable of effectively planning, prioritizing and executing tasks utilizing resources and tools.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of containers, and modern cloud CI/CD features to improve end to end orchestration.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Knowledge of software development and software testing methodologies along with change and configuration management practices.
• Other: Understanding of concepts such as DevOps, Continuous Integration/Delivery, Test Driven Development, software security standards and best practices.
• Exemplary collaboration, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Superior skill and ability in multi-tasking and appropriate prioritization.
• Ability to effectively respond to dynamically changing work environment.

• Experience working with remote teams, vendors and contingent/SOW staff is a plus.

Pay Range:
$92,240-$138,360/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 (855) 575-6947.