Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Senior

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. 

The Client Data Technology team is responsible for Charles Schwab’s core client data platform that drives differentiated experiences for customers, accounts, households, and advisors through various channels (Schwab.com, rep tools, branch tools, call center, etc.).  This group is primarily focused on building, delivering, and supporting sophisticated systems that power segmentation, client preferences and experiences using event driven architecture, API, batch, and eligibility frameworks to establish resilient and scalable solutions.   

We are currently in the process of designing the next iteration of our platform to support current and future business capabilities that will delight our customers. It is an exciting time to join this team and be involved in building the next chapter of our platform, which is crucial for the firm. 

You will be Responsible for: 
•    Understanding the needs of the business, conducting research on potential options, and recommending optimal solution based on context. 
•    Identifying gaps and mitigating risks to delivery, scalability, performance, security, compliance, operational readiness, and work to respond to them or advocate for prioritization. 
•    Creating efficient, easy to follow architectural diagrams/documents, developing software codes and automated test scripts.
•    Architect and develop effective solutions that are in line with the organization's vision.
•    Delivering work on time and with quality. 
•    Reviewing team’s work in planning to ensure teams understand work breakdown and dependencies when considering work sequencing and prioritization. 
•    Leading a team and coaching them on engineering excellence and practices.
•    Fostering a culture of engineering excellence and challenging the status quo.
•    Identifying gaps in processes and services across environments. 
•    Cultivating a culture of open feedback that promotes accountability for getting better together.
•    Facilitating discussions ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to share their opinion and be heard, and that discussion outcomes tie to stated goals.
•    Supporting team on critical production issues.
•    Building relationships with adjacent domains and teams. 

What you have

• Required Qualifications:
  •    6+ years of experience with the following: Java, Spring framework, cloud development, and Web Services (REST, SOAP) supporting high volume transactions in a highly available environment.
  •    2+ years of experience working with modernized batch solutions (Spring Batch, Spring cloud data flow).
  •    3+ years of experience with modern databases like PostgreSQL, Aerospike, Yugabyte or relational databases that are cloud compatible.
  •    3+ years of experience in cloud deployment in a continuous integration and continuous delivery model (CI/CD).
  •    3+ years of experience with continuous build process using Bamboo, Bitbucket/Git, or similar tools.
  •    2+ years of experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), or AWS or GCP.
  •    3+ years of experience in messaging technologies (RabbitMQ, Kafka or equivalent).
  •    Experience in Test Driven Development, QA Automation and Quality mindset and behaviors.
  •    Demonstrated ability in solution discovery and crafting designs based on engineering principles.
  •    5+ years of experience demonstrating exceptional written, verbal, and people skills with proven experience communicate effectively at all levels. 

  • 6+ months of Schwab technology domain experience gained as a current or recent contractor or employee
  •    Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including offshore teams.
  •    Ability to analyze and solve problems creatively.
  •    Ability to create delivery roadmap/ plans and ensure adherence.

  Preferred Qualifications:
  •    Knowledge of Agile methodology and experience in an Agile working environment.
  •    Experience in IT Transformations and system modernization initiatives from legacy to distributed platforms, i.e., Mainframe Cobol apps/DB2 to Java apps/SQL or MongoDB. 
  •    2+ years of Python experience.
  •    Experience with the Atlassian tool stack (JIRA, Confluence, etc.,).
  •    Experience in Financial Services industry.
  •    Ability to effectively engage subject matter experts and understand technical topics.
  •    Willingness and ability to learn all aspects of tech stack and associated tools.
  •    Ability to research and document production and test environments along with architecture and design work.
  •    Proficient in creating architectural and design documentation, functional and technical specifications, automated test processes.
  In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.