Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Senior
Your Opportunity
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location.
Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.
This newly created role will support the future growth of the Schwab Asset Management (SAM) business. As a Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Senior, you will be a senior member of a high-performing engineering team that is responsible for developing and supporting the technology used to manage SAM’s assets. As a hands-on technical lead, you will deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment. You will provide the technical guidance and support to empower the team's productivity.
▪ Design, develop, and deliver solutions as part of an Agile Scrum team.
▪ Leverage understanding of software development principles and practices to help mentor and coach team members.
▪ Support and triage issues and participate in production support to help develop resilient and secure systems to prevent issues that impact our clients.
▪ Collaborate with product owners and business stakeholders to define strategy and scope of software requirements (decompose stories, design features, and prioritize tasks)
▪ Deliver new concepts and features, working alongside development peers in an agile environment
▪ Utilize automated software test tools and frameworks such as test-driven development to achieve the highest quality in software delivery
What you have
To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications
▪ A university degree in a technical program, such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems. Advanced degrees and/or other professional certifications are a plus
▪ Hands on experience gained through at least 7 years in a complex software development role, and current working experience with Schwab systems and processes
▪ Expertise in C#/.NET (including .NET Core) and relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
▪ Recent experience working in Agile (Scrum or Kanban) teams, as both a practitioner and an adherent, using Jira/Confluence
▪ Experience with Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
▪ Familiarity with event-driven programming (RabbitMQ or similar)
▪ Ability to perform code reviews, debug, and troubleshoot complex issues
▪ Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, GitHub, Bitbucket)
Preferred Qualifications
▪ Experience serving as a technical lead on an engineering team, mentoring staff, and developing talent
▪ Experience in financial industry-specific technologies, such as FIX messaging, market data APIs, and trade order management systems (OMS)
▪ Control-M or other job scheduling tools
▪ Exposure to Informatica or other ETL tools
▪ CodeQL, SonarQube, or Veracode for code quality/security
▪ Knowledge of Splunk (monitoring/log analysis)
▪ Experience with cloud technologies; AWS, GCP, or PCF will be a plus
▪ Strong customer focus with a sense of ownership and determination to drive solutions in a collaborative environment
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. 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
To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications
▪ A university degree in a technical program, such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems. Advanced degrees and/or other professional certifications are a plus
▪ Hands on experience gained through at least 7 years in a complex software development role, and current working experience with Schwab systems and processes
▪ Expertise in C#/.NET (including .NET Core) and relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
▪ Recent experience working in Agile (Scrum or Kanban) teams, as both a practitioner and an adherent, using Jira/Confluence
▪ Experience with Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
▪ Familiarity with event-driven programming (RabbitMQ or similar)
▪ Ability to perform code reviews, debug, and troubleshoot complex issues
▪ Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, GitHub, Bitbucket)
Preferred Qualifications
▪ Experience serving as a technical lead on an engineering team, mentoring staff, and developing talent
▪ Experience in financial industry-specific technologies, such as FIX messaging, market data APIs, and trade order management systems (OMS)
▪ Control-M or other job scheduling tools
▪ Exposure to Informatica or other ETL tools
▪ CodeQL, SonarQube, or Veracode for code quality/security
▪ Knowledge of Splunk (monitoring/log analysis)
▪ Experience with cloud technologies; AWS, GCP, or PCF will be a plus
▪ Strong customer focus with a sense of ownership and determination to drive solutions in a collaborative environment
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities
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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