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Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Lead (PL)

Hyderabad, Telangana
Requisition ID 2026-128120 Category Engineering & Software Development Position type Regular
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Schwab Description

​​At Charles Schwab, our purpose is simple: we champion client’s goals with passion and integrity. Guided by honesty, mutual respect and commitment to doing what’s right, we bring innovation, education, and service together to help shape financial futures. Our people are the foundation of our success – they approach their work with curiosity and collaboration, coming together to create solutions that make a meaningful impact for clients and communities. As we expand into India, we are bringing this same culture of inclusion, learning, and opportunity to new talent. Joining us means becoming part of a global team where your work matters and your future can take shape.​ 

​Schwab India​ Description

Our Hyderabad location is central to Schwab’s growth, bringing together talented people and technology to drive innovation, scale and efficiency. Here, you will work alongside teams who create solutions that support millions of clients every day. The work you do is more than daily operations – it’s a chance to experiment, learn, and build within a values-driven, supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our early growth phase and shape something new, backed by the stability and strength of a Fortune 500 company. Your impact begins on day one, and your contributions will help define our future in the region​

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Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing software development team. In this role, you will balance people leadership with technical credibility — managing team health, growing engineers, and partnering with business stakeholders to prioritize and deliver on a complex technical roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Develop the Team — Manage a team of senior, mid-level, and junior software engineers; conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, career development planning, and hiring
Drive Delivery — Own sprint planning, backlog health, and delivery commitments; remove blockers and ensure the team operates at a sustainable, productive pace
Stakeholder & Requirements Management — Partner with Director-level business stakeholders to gather, clarify, and prioritize requirements; translate business needs into actionable engineering work
Technical Oversight — Maintain sufficient technical depth in Java / Spring Boot and .NET and angular  to evaluate trade-offs, challenge estimates, and guide architectural decisions alongside technical leads
Mentor & Coach — Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and psychological safety across the team
Cross-Team Collaboration — Coordinate dependencies with peer engineering teams, product owners, architects, and QA to align on roadmap execution
Process & Continuous Improvement — Identify and address delivery inefficiencies; champion Agile practices and drive retrospective outcomes to measurable improvements

Required Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
15+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a formal people management or team lead role
Hands-on software development background with proficiency in Java / Spring Boot and/or .NET (C#), and Angular
Proven ability to manage requirements and prioritization conversations with business stakeholders and Director-level leadership
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
Experience managing delivery in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualification

Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field)
Experience managing teams in financial services or regulated industries
Familiarity with SAFe Agile framework and PI Planning
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices


What’s in it for you

At Schwab India, you’re empowered to shape your future. We support your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture rooted in trust and collaboration – so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our benefits are designed to care for your wellbeing, your family, and your long-term financial security.

Our base benefits, wellbeing, and total rewards include:

  • Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions
  • Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more
  • Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage
  • Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees
  • Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work
  • Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance
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