Salary: USD $90,000 - $200,100 / Year
Your opportunity
The role will be part of Wealth Asset Management Engineering (WAME) which is part of Schwab Technology Services (STS). WAME is aligned to support both the technology needs of Schwab Asset Management and Wealth Asset Management across the broader Schwab organization. As part of the Charles Schwab organization, we champion the needs of investors and seek to enhance the financial lives of our clients in all we do. Operating our business through clients' eyes and putting them at the center of our decisions, we aim to deliver exceptional experiences to investors and the financial professionals who serve them.
Established in 1989, Schwab Asset Management manages more than $640.5 billion in assets and draws on the knowledge and expertise of more than 119 investment professionals (figures as of 09/30/2021). More information is available at www.schwabassetmanagement.com.
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The Manager, Software Development & Engineering will be an integral member of the Managed Accounts Technology Team that is responsible for developing solutions that supports both new and existing Managed Account Offers. In addition, the role will support the ongoing growth and scalability of Schwab Asset Management's Trading and Operations Technology Platform. The role will report to the Senior Manager Software Development and Engineering.
What you'll do:
This Developer position based in Austin, Texas will provide technical expertise to the WAM Engineering Technology team and is responsible for design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the investment management technology platform.
The individual in this role will design and develop software and business process solutions based on business requirements using specialized domain knowledge and developed business expertise. He/she will develop web service RESTful APIs supporting applications featuring the full lifecycle of a Managed Accounts Offer including account opening, client restrictions, account preferences etc. Additionally, they will contribute to building an integration testing framework across Managed Accounts technology to drive consistency in software development.
He/she will also be a key player in the implementation and integration of modern applications that support the overall business capabilities and build highly scalable cloud applications that enable future business growth. In addition to being a strong technical contributor, part of the role will involve mentoring developers and collaborating across multiple teams and internal organizations.
What you have
This role requires a highly motivated and experienced developer with pride of ownership reflected through clean application design, code quality, a disciplined software development approach, and accountability for delivery.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A university degree from a well-respected academic institution; advanced degrees in Information management, Computer Science, and/or other professional certifications are a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of Managed Accounts, in particular a detailed knowledge of Direct Indexing investment products.
- 1-2 years of Schwab technology domain experience as a current or recent contractor or employee
- Knowledge of the VestmarkONE third-party SaaS Application including extensive knowledge of their APIs and batch-based Extract Files.
- At least 5 years' experience developing enterprise class applications using .NET and C#, particularly distributed and Cloud applications.
- Full stack development experience including C#, SQL, HTML5, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, XML, REST, SOAP, etc.
- Working knowledge of SOLID principles, 12-Factor App, and design patterns.
- At least 3 years of experience working in Agile Scrum.
- Experience or knowledge of CQRS, Event Sourcing, and Mediator Patterns.
- Experience or knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
- Experience or knowledge of database design and development (SQL and NoSQL).
- Experience or knowledge with Cloud Foundry, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong ability to design, code, and debug applications in various software languages.
- Proven record of delivering technology solutions within agreed upon timeframes.
Personal Characteristics:
- A commitment to high ethical standards and integrity, demonstrated through action.
- Effective communication skills.
- High-energy, positive, entrepreneurial in spirit.
- Goal-oriented and results-driven.
- Self-starter that takes initiative and can work independently.
- Well-organized and disciplined with high attention to detail.
- Direct, plain-spoken; conveys a genuine and authentic demeanor.
- Possesses a "Can do" attitude and a team player.
- Considerable experience transforming teams through technology, organization, culture, process and business change management.
- Ability to work as a member of an Agile Scrum Team to inspire and motivate all levels of staff towards both tactical and strategic delivery goals.
- Outstanding performer, persistent and pro-active leader, detailed oriented, and driven to exceed expectations.
- Skilled communicator with exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
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