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Systems Engineer

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Systems Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI

Pay range: USD $40.00 - $67.50 / Hour

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. The SAvE / CTET organization governs the support and operations of the various advanced trading platforms. The organization's mission is to drive 24/7 support and monitoring of our trading platforms and client experience. We enable interactions between development, management, clients, operations, and business.

We are looking for an experienced engineer, who will primarily be responsible for maintaining and supporting the CHARLES SCHWAB production applications environment. Some of these environments include Retail Trading, Active Trader, Institutional, and internally client facing systems. Some responsibilities include responding to alerts and escalations, managing the Remedy Incident Tracking Queue, technical documentation, and independently supporting/configuring complex systems. These responsibilities will expose the associate to a greater support role and a larger impact on the direction and success of their systems

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What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field OR related practical experience
  • 3-4 years of Systems Engineering experience
  • 2-3 years of experience with Perl (or Python, groovy, etc.) and Shell Scripting
  • 1-2 years of experience working with Linux environment
  • Ability to correlate symptoms of an issue with procedures in a runbook, and execute on same

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SQL and Oracle Database administrative experience
  • Java and Middleware Software Support Experience
  • Military education or experience may be considered in lieu of civilian requirements listed
  • Financial Equity and Options Markets Experience a plus particularly with Futures and FOREX
  • Strong learning agility, curiosity and problem solving skills
  • Solid written and verbal communicationskills
  • Ability to act independently with limited supervisionwithin scope of responsibility.
  • Leadership skills. Ability to take charge and lead others in service restoration
  • Ability to cross train andprovidedirection for other associates
  • Ability to practice Continuous Process Improvement
  • Proven skills with software archaeology; the ability to troubleshoot, sometimes without detailed, updated documentation, and without constant guidance

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

Client-provided location(s): Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-111316
Employment Type: Other

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