This is a Software Developer Senior role in the WAS Tech (Wealth and Advice Solutions Technology) Organization.
WAS Tech is aligned to support the technology needs of Schwab Asset Management Solutions (SAMS) which is a Schwab organization that unites money management, research, and asset management platforms for mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), managed accounts, alternative investments and insurance.
Our team delivers and supports Advice applications and products used by Schwab Representatives and our Clients as they plan for their financial futures. The position will directly support the SAMS managed investing and advice technology platform and be responsible for providing technical leadership within the engineering team and for our business partners. As a Software Developer Senior, you will be responsible for delivering high quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing delivery environment. It requires highly motivated and focused developers curious to build new and innovative solutions for our Clients.
What you’ll do:
Design, develop, test, deploy, support and drive the next generation/cloud ready applications for Advice enterprise solutions targeted for Schwab consultants and clients
Support applications and systems in a production environment
Review requirements and translate them into a documented technical design
Work with an Agile team to deliver solutions
Interact with individuals from across Schwab in different supporting organizations and business groups
Participate in ground up modernization projects to improve user experience and collaborate with the technical architects to develop modern technical architectures
Lead projects, participate in mentoring junior staff
Lead or Participate in developing cutting edge proof of concepts to be adopted into enterprise tech stack
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to research on innovative concepts in the Fin Tech space
Drive continuous integration and deployment strategies leveraging tools like Jenkins/Bamboo with a DevOps philosophy
Perform level three production support activities if the level one and level two teams are not able to resolve production issues
Be a champion of new ways of collaborating with technology and business partners
Search out and evangelize new and emerging technologies including open source tools
Influence and implement improvements and efficiencies in the technical aspects of the development process
Ensure the highest quality software is developed, delivered and maintained
Be a key leader in the agile process fostering collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and transparency
Be a mentor and positive role model to junior members of the team
What you haveBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or related practical experience
10+ years demonstrated real world experience in enterprise web application development
8+ years’ experience in developing Microservices and spring boot applications
8+ years demonstrated real world experience in object-oriented languages such as Java, C# or C++
8+ years demonstrated real world experience in software engineering principles, such as software design patterns
8+ years demonstrated real world experience in database principles, such as SQL, Oracle, MongoDB or Hadoop
5+ years’ experience working in Agile Software development and delivery models
5+ years’ experience working with Rabbit MQ
5+ years’ experience building REST API’s and experience developing 12 factor applications
5+ years’ experience developing applications for the financial industry
5+ years’ experience reviewing and mitigating security issues with both modern and legacy Java/J2EE applications
5+ years’ experience working with offshore teams in a hybrid operating model
5+ years’ experience migrating applications from legacy platforms to cloud ready architecture
Extensive knowledge of the Schwab Advice Suite legacy platform required
Extensive knowledge of financial planning application specifically in the areas of Portfolio Analysis and Optimization required
Experience using Pivotal Cloud Foundry platform and building cloud ready applications
Demonstrated knowledge of Apache Kafka and other messaging frameworks
Extensive knowledge and experience building alerting and monitoring dashboards using Splunk or equivalent application
Demonstrated experience developing event driven/asynchronous applications on the cloud platforms
Experience using Docker containers and familiarity with developing applications in containerized environments
Ability to review requirements, translate these requirements into a design, implement and fully test this design; testing experience should include all aspects of testing (unit, functional, integration, end-to-end)
Experience with production implementation and support
Experience developing Single Page Applications using AngularJS
Experience with developing and deploying Cloud ready applications
Knowledge and experience in web service design and implementation
Working knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment and DevOps principles
Understanding of BDD and TDD styles
Thorough understanding of agile software development methodologies, values and procedures
Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers, and building high performing teams
Experience building designs and reviewing them with architects
Expertise in the software development lifecycle with proven examples of delivery process improvement
Curiosity to understand and leverage new tools and technologies
Strong desire to leverage technology to build products that "wow" users
Excellent team player with the ability to influence and negotiate
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be a critical thinker and solutions-oriented
Must possess strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Must be able to quickly grasp concepts and learn new technologies
Ability to work independently and to effectively interact and collaborate with all types of stakeholders, both technical and business, peers and leaders
Experience in presenting to senior leadership
Self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
Google Cloud and Pivotal Cloud Foundry platforms certifications preferred
What you’ll get:
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits package
Financial Health: 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Discounts, Personalized advice, Brokerage discounts
Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer, Employee Matching Gifts Program
Everyday Wellness: Health and Lifestyle Wellness Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Food Choices, Wellness Champions
Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships
Not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life
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 planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance Apply Save job