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Charles Schwab

Sr Specialist, Software Development & Engineering

Charles Schwab, Littleton, Colorado, United States, 80130


Your opportunity

Schwab Wealth & Asset Management Engineering (WAME) Technology is part of the Schwab Technology Services (STS) organization supporting Schwab's Research, Investment management, and Trading platforms to provide products, advice and services to institutional and retail clients manage investments.

This team is essentially the front-office for Schwab Asset Management that continues to harness the state-of-the-art technologies for differentiating Schwab portfolio research and asset management. The team has won several industry awards such as the “Best IT Team of the Year” and the “Asset Manager Digital Tool of the Year”.

Team is high performing and plays a key role in developing the technical strategy, designing systems, and delivering to high quality standards.

What you’ll do:

This is a Software DevOps role based in LoneTree, CO, managing the software development lifecycle including the coordination, prioritization and communication across the business product areas. It will include building and realizing the strategy for the teams to support the dynamic needs of the WAME business.

The role includes the hands-on development role, building a client driven technology organization. The role entails full Agile and DevOps model in partnership of WAME business—designs/develops software solutions and business process solutions based on business needs. Lead application components of moderate complexity, with guidance from manager. Provide technical design input in overall project. Focus on quality based on Schwab’s standards.

What you have

This role requires a highly motivated, organized and experienced business focused technology individual with a proven record of software quality assurance to a front office investment management business.

Qualifications & Experience

Required: A university degree from a well-respected academic institution; advanced degrees in Information management, Computer Science, Business Administration and/or other professional certifications are a plus

Required: At least 5-years of professional experience

Required: At least 3 years of experience performing quality assurance, automation and regression testing

Required: Recent experience working in Agile teams

Required: Understanding of SDLC and deployment processes

1-2 years of Schwab technology domain experience as a current or recent contractor or employee

Desired: Some experience with cloud/ cloud foundry platform; AWS will be a plus

Desired: Financial engineering experience or background

Personal Characteristics

Good communication skills, ability to express ideas clearly

Well-organized and disciplined with high attention to detail

Work well in small self-managed Agile teams

What’s in it for you

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. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package 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

CO Salary Range: USD $73,100 - $149,400 / Year

What’s in it for you:

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. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package 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

Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.