Android Technical Lead Developer
Your Opportunity
Your opportunity
Schwab Technology Services is looking for a talented technologist to be the Lead Android Developer for our Mobile Technology Suite. This is an opportunity to work on the next generation of mobile finance applications and to be part of a cutting-edge team that is respected for the products they produce and client satisfaction those products support. Schwab's mobile products offer exceptional customer service, brokerage, and bank products to both retail and institutional investors.
Position Responsibilities:
As the Lead Android Developer, you will be responsible for leading the development efforts and providing guidance to the engineering team across Schwab's suite of mobile applications for Retail, Retirement, and Intelligent Assistant. You will participate in design discussions as well as mentor and remove roadblocks for engineers on the team. You will work closely with the principal Android Developer in creating the vision and roadmap for Schwab's suite of mobile applications.
What you have
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Android development experience with team leadership experience across multiple mobile development teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and deep experience coaching and mentoring junior developers
- Experience with REST, JSON, XML and interfacing Android applications to server-side APIs
- Proficiency in Kotlin and Java
- Expertise in Android SDK, Android Studio, and related development tools
- Deep understanding of Android architecture components
- Solid grasp of algorithms, memory management, and real-time communications
- Familiarity with Agile practices
- Thorough understanding of mobile encryption algorithms, analytics, and social channel integration
- Experience in developing reusable artifacts, modules, and assets
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
What you are good at
What you have
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Android development experience with team leadership experience across multiple mobile development teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and deep experience coaching and mentoring junior developers
- Experience with REST, JSON, XML and interfacing Android applications to server-side APIs
- Proficiency in Kotlin and Java
- Expertise in Android SDK, Android Studio, and related development tools
- Deep understanding of Android architecture components
- Solid grasp of algorithms, memory management, and real-time communications
- Familiarity with Agile practices
- Thorough understanding of mobile encryption algorithms, analytics, and social channel integration
- Experience in developing reusable artifacts, modules, and assets
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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