Job description

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). As a Sr Specialist Software Development Engineer, you will design, develop, and support scalable technology solutions that directly impact Schwab clients and employees. Working in an Agile environment, you will partner with Product Owners, Architects, business partners, and engineers to translate complex needs into reliable applications, APIs, and distributed solutions. You will influence solution design, improve software quality through testing and code reviews, and strengthen application reliability, performance, security, and operational readiness. Success requires sound decision-making, ownership, and the ability to troubleshoot production issues and drive sustainable solutions. You will also contribute to automation and continuous delivery practices, use AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity and quality, and share technical knowledge with engineers across onshore and offshore teams. What you have Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience. • 5+ years of software engineering experience developing enterprise applications. • Experience building web applications, APIs, and distributed solutions using modern software development practices. • Programming experience with .NET, .NET Core, or C#, and/or Java and Spring Boot. • Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and Angular or other modern user interface frameworks. • Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases. • Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. • Working knowledge of cloud platforms and containerized environments. • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, source control systems, and automated testing frameworks. • Strong troubleshooting, debugging, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively with business and technology stakeholders across the organization. Preferred Qualifications • Experience within financial services or another highly regulated industry. • Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring team members. • Experience with AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Pivotal Cloud Foundry. • Experience with observability, resiliency, and production support practices. • Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development, testing, or operational efficiency. • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and innovation. In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities. What’s in it for you At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. 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

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What you have
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of software engineering experience developing enterprise applications.
Experience building web applications, APIs, and distributed solutions using modern software development practices.
Programming experience with .NET, .NET Core, or C#, and/or Java and Spring Boot.
Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and Angular or other modern user interface frameworks.
Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Working knowledge of cloud platforms and containerized environments.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, source control systems, and automated testing frameworks.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with business and technology stakeholders across the organization.
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

Nice-to-haves

Experience within financial services or another highly regulated industry.
Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring team members.
Experience with AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Pivotal Cloud Foundry.
Experience with observability, resiliency, and production support practices.
Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development, testing, or operational efficiency.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
What’s in it for you
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
Tuition reimbursement

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