Senior Platform Architect
Pay range: USD $219,000.00 - $244,000.00 / Year
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.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
Wealth & Advice Solutions Technologies (WAS Tech) develops and operates Schwab's most innovative products with a primary goal of delighting our clients while empowering them to meet their financial objectives. We invite you to learn more by visiting our product descriptions for finacial planning. We are seeking a seeking a Platform architect responsible for defining the strategies, standards, mechanisms, and architecture building blocks that enable Schwab to achieve firm-wide reuse of key capabilities, products, and technology stacks.
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What you have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years' experience building and running applications in the public cloud, including experience with a cloud migration. GCP knowledge is preferred
- Strong knowledge on GenAI technologies, capabilities and tools including experiences related to building enterprise level GenAI applications
- Professional experience building distributed scalable enterprise-class applications using responsive web technologies
- Extensive experience integrating with third-party solutions seamlessly
- Experience with technology governance and navigating cross-enterprise review boards
- Knowledge of enterprise technology landscape (Java or .Net, JavaScript, HTTP, Relational and NoSQL, Analytics, Web APIs, Desktop Clients) from Web to Mobile - front end to backend.
- Experience with Architecture patterns (e.g. microservices, GoF, SOA, Event based)
- Experience with infrastructure scaling (e.g. load distribution, SDN, horizontal, vertical)
- Experience with Cloud Native (12-Factor) and Infrastructure Patterns
- Agile Methodology knowledge and/or Scrum training or certification, with experience leading in an Agile delivery environment.
- Experience and strong bias toward understanding the end-to-end architecture
- Experience developing strategic roadmaps and communicating strategies for teams.
Preferred skills:
- Inclusive; Values and respects all, advocates for diversity and inclusion
- 10+ years of leading and running technical teams in delivery of high quality Digital solutions
- 3+ years' experience in Financial Services Industry a plus.
- Good interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Post-graduate degree or applicable certification
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
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program