Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

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(s).

Workplace Services Engineering (WSE) is an organization within Schwab Technology Services that is embarking on a major transformation. We support Workplace Services, and we’re shaping the future of how people experience financial well‑being at work. We partner with leading employers to deliver innovative retirement, equity, and workplace financial solutions that help millions of participants build stronger financial futures. This is a fast‑growing, high‑impact business where scale meets purpose—where your work directly influences how people plan, save, invest, and succeed.

As a key growth engine for the firm, we’re investing more than ever to expand our capabilities, modernize platforms, and elevate the experiences we deliver to employers and their employees. Our teams work at the intersection of technology, service, and financial expertise—supporting workplace clients with solutions that scale, adapt, and deliver meaningful outcomes. Here, your ideas help shape what’s next for workplace financial services. If you’re energized by solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and making a real difference in the workplace services industry, you’ll find your place here.

In this role, you will:

• Help build a critical part of Schwab’s growth in the Workplace market
• Design and build scalable platforms supporting critical workplace applications – like Equity Administration, PCRA and Retirement Plan Services for millions of participants
• Drive modernization initiatives, including API and foundational system improvements that enable faster, safer integration and partnerships
• Improve platform stability, performance, and resilience to reduce risk and deliver seamless experiences at scale
• Modernize legacy components to address high risk remediation and compliance while maintaining industry leading standards
• Leverage AI to innovate processes and outcomes for maximum efficiency and quality
• Be part of a collaborative team where you are an influencer, not simply an “order taker”

What you have

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in software development and engineering, including hands-on coding and solution design.
• Exposure to modernization initiatives, such as API development, microservices architecture, or cloud-native platforms.
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments, participating in SCRUM teams and iterative delivery.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation for improving delivery efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Solid understanding of API design and integration, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Basic understanding of security best practices, performance optimization, and platform health.
• Proficiency in .NET technologies, including:
  • NET Core / .NET 6+ for building scalable applications with C# as the primary programming language.
  • ASP.NET Core for web services and RESTful API development.
  • Entity Framework Core for ORM and data access.
• Experience with relational databases, preferably SQL Server.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP or PCF preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly.

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