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Senior Manager, Software Engineering

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Lone Tree, CO

Pay range: USD $175,000.00 - $220,000.00 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you are 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 Banking Technology organization provides strategy and technology partnership to Charles Schwab Bank. Our strategy and technology partnership ensures the delivery of a best in class set of applications selected and designed to support key banking products and services for our clients. The application portfolio is a combination of SaaS and in-house developed applications. Our technology is a key foundation for internal system integrations, front-end customers, regulatory, and reporting capabilities. This position will be responsible for delivering high quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative and rapidly changing delivery environment.

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We are currently in the process of designing the next generation of our platform to support current and future business capabilities that will delight our customers with a target of starting core development early next year. It's an exciting time to join this team and be involved in building the next chapter of our platform that is crucial for the firm.

As a Sr Team Manager, Software Development & Engineering of Core Banking Platforms Technology you report directly to the Director of Banking Technology and are responsible for leading one or more Software Engineering delivery teams enabling them to achieve consistent, predictable, high-quality output by implementing design and execution best practices including, tools, metrics, automation frameworks, people management, leadership, software development and testing. You will serve as a strong and versatile hands-on technical leader to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment.

You will also play a critical role in supporting key stakeholders across the Core Technology Solutions and Banking Technology organizations focused on crafting modern client experiences. You will be working with a team of talented and highly motivated technologists that strive to make technology a strategic differentiator for Schwab's clients and business.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology OR related degree and practical experience
  • 6+ years of management experience leading teams of 10+ software engineers, preferably in a large, complex and geographically dispersed organization
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with application and service development, or solution architecture building complex, resilient, and highly scalable applications in a large enterprise
  • 2+ years experience in Financial Services industry
  • 6+ years implementing software development best practices as the go-to development partner between principals and the scrum team members
  • 6+ years coaching team members to aid in identifying and achieving their personal and professional development goals
  • 6+ years managing team structure by identifying resource needs, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new engineers and analysts
  • 6+ years providing project execution transparency and communicate with senior management and stakeholders on application and project status, risks, and issues; create reporting artifacts such burn-down charts, project roadmaps with key milestones, and status reports
  • 6+ years demonstrating senior level written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the demonstrable ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • 6+ years demonstrating collaborative mindset coupled with a bias for action to effectively engage with all areas of the business including Product Management, Architects, SRE, and adjacent teams, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, related degree, OR related practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), or AWS or GCP
  • 2+ years Prior experience in IT Transformations and system modernization initiatives from legacy to distributed platforms, i.e., Mainframe Cobol apps/DB2 to Java apps/SQL or MongoDB
  • Familiarity with Banking and Move Money cores such as FIS Profile, FiServ Enterprise Payments Platform
  • Knowledge of Agile methodology and experience in an Agile working environment

Leadership Traits

  • Outstanding performer with a growth mindset and passion for driving efficiency and change
  • Ability to inspire and motivate all levels of staff toward both tactical and strategic delivery goals
  • Focused and disciplined leader with a high attention to detail
  • Inquisitive, analytical, a strategic thinker, proactive and solutions-oriented
  • High-energy, positive, entrepreneurial in spirit while goal-oriented and results-driven
  • Shows a commitment to high ethical standards and integrity and demonstrates this through action

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): Lone Tree, CO, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-109324
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