Senior Software Engineer Lead

This senior individual contributor position within WAS Tech reports directly to the Senior Manager, Wealth and Advice Solutions Technology. This role will support the future growth of the WAS Tech business. As a seasoned, hands-on Senior Manager of Software Development Engineering, you will lead the development for one or more WAS Tech Software Engineering delivery teams and enable them to achieve consistent, predictable, high-quality delivery by implementing best practices, automation frameworks, development techniques such as pair programming, and oversight in the areas of software development and testing. You'll serve as a strong and versatile hands-on technical leader. You will deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment.

You will play a critical role in supporting software development solutions across the WAS Tech organization which is focused on high-net worth and ultra-high net worth retail investors. You will be working with a team of talented and highly motivated technologists that strive to make technology a strategic differentiator for Schwab's WAS Tech business and their clients.

What you have

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Hands on experience gained through at least 10 years in a complex full-stack software development role
• Strong experience developing single page applications with Angular, HTML, TypeScript and CSS
• Strong experience developing RESTful APIs with Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented principals and design patterns
• Application development using TDD Practices like unit testing and Behavior/Feature testing
• Experience writing unit, integration, and automation tests.
• Application performance evaluation and tuning skills
• Experience with responsive web design
• Experience building accessible web applications (WCAG 2.1 Guidelines)
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools - GitHub/GitActions.
• Strong Application Security experience integrating and resolving vulnerabilities within Veracode and SonarQube.
• Relational database experience within MSSQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Understanding cloud-native enterprise applications deployed in PCF, AWS, GCP or Azure.
• Proactively detect, troubleshoot, and remediate issues affecting production applications.
• Provide clear, concise, and timely communication to affected parties during the investigation and resolution of any individual or system-wide outage.
• Understanding of Agile software development principles, including experience participating in a Scrum-based delivery team
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including team interaction and communication skills.
• Experience providing Production and Operations Support.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience in building nonfunctional frameworks or libraries.
• Experience in building REST based APIs, using messaging and streaming technologies.
• Work with development teams at the appropriate stages to ensure the support strategy guidelines are followed and new systems or projects meet the production standards.
• Constantly update knowledge repository, ensure information regarding any support related activities or issues are available and easily accessible.
• Wealth Management and/or Financial Services industry experience.
• Ability to quickly learn & become proficient with new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with all types of stakeholders, both technical and business, peers, and leaders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also 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

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL

Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-116252

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-17T19:25:36