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(s).
Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by delivering innovative, secure, and reliable technology solutions. As part of Schwab’s evolution toward a modern, cloud‑based data and analytics ecosystem, this role supports the expansion of our core cloud data platforms and enterprise data sourcing capabilities.
In this role, you’ll participate in the activation and operation of a centralized metadata and data sourcing platform that supports firmwide analytics, AI/ML, and next‑generation data products. You’ll partner closely with engineering teams, security and compliance partners, and external vendors to deliver resilient, scalable solutions in a highly regulated environment—while helping teams across Schwab turn data into actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities
Metadata Management, Engineering, and Strategy
Drive the integration of SaaS‑hosted vendor tooling into a GCP‑hosted cloud application environment, ensuring designs are resilient and modular.Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing management of metadata tooling, including access management, workflow orchestration, and data profiling capabilities.Partner with application teams, enterprise data producers and consumers, and external vendors to align roadmaps, manage dependencies, and deliver cohesive data sourcing capabilities.
Application Operations and Reliability
Ensure high availability, performance, and operational excellence of centralized data sourcing platforms through strong SRE practices, incident management, capacity planning, and continuous improvement.Establish and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and operational metrics to proactively identify issues and improve platform stability and user experience.Lead response to production incidents and operational risks, driving root‑cause analysis, remediation, and preventative controls.Define, test, and continuously improve disaster recovery and resilience strategies for mission‑critical data platforms and services.
Governance, Security, and Compliance
Partner with security, risk, and compliance teams to ensure data access and transfer services meet regulatory requirements, enforce access controls, and align with enterprise governance standards.
Collaboration and Influence
Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to align platform development with broader organizational goals.Advocate for technology solutions that drive business value and enable secure, scalable data access across the enterprise.Continuously evaluate platform performance to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, implementing improvements that enhance service delivery and user satisfaction. What you haveRequired Qualifications
Proficiency with cloud‑native application frameworks and technologies, including Docker containers, Python, and GCP SDKs.Experience with major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with hands‑on knowledge of services such as Cloud Storage, Composer, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Build, Cloud Run, and Cloud Scheduler.Experience with the Informatica ecosystem, including tools such as IDMC, PowerCenter, and Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC).Strong understanding of security protocols, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance frameworks relevant to financial services.Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.5+ years of experience in technology engineering roles developing cloud‑native applications.Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead teams, fostering an environment of growth, accountability, and innovation.Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical and operational issues efficiently and effectively.Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Google Cloud technologies and services.Experience developing and managing cross‑enterprise applications within the financial services industry.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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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.
We offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees 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 Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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