Senior Storage System Engineer - Automation Lead

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you are 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).

We are seeking an experienced and visionary SeniorStorage System Engineer - Automation Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be the team lead for a group of talented developers to design, build, and implement cutting-edge automated solutions for our organization's storage systems. You will play a pivotal role in modernizing our infrastructure, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability while fostering innovation and best practices within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Team Management
   • Team lead, mentor, and guide a team of developers in designing and deploying automated solutions for storage systems.
   • Set technical direction, provide architectural guidance, and ensure alignment with company objectives.
   • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.
2. Solution Design & Implementation
   • Architect, develop, and implement scalable and secure storage system solutions tailored to business needs.
   • Leverage automation to streamline storage provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
   • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve system efficiency and reliability.
3. Project Management
   • Plan, manage, and execute projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
   • Monitor progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
4. Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting
   • Analyze system performance metrics and implement improvements to meet SLAs.
   • Oversee troubleshooting of complex storage-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
   • Develop and enforce processes for root cause analysis and long-term remediation.
5. Compliance & Documentation
   • Ensure all storage systems meet compliance and security standards.
   • Maintain up-to-date documentation of architecture, configurations, and processes.
   • Implement and enforce best practices for system maintenance and data protection.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, Object Storage, etc.) and protocols (iSCSI, NFS, SMB, etc.). 3-5 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell, etc.). 7-10 years of experience.
• Experience with cloud storage solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments. 3-5 years of experience.
• Proven experience with using AI to develop in multiple languages simultaneously
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk).
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.