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Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

Chicago, IL

Salary: USD $110,260.8 - $164,800 / 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.

Duties: Responsible for development, deployment and maintenance of Web UI and REST APIs. Interact with product owner and key stakeholders in Business, SDETs and Technology Operations to ensure high quality delivery of software projects on time. Support SDETs with testing efforts and release and deployment and drive improvements in the release process. Troubleshoot and support applications in production in case of any issues. Responsible for logging, dashboarding and efficient monitoring to address issues proactively. Develop efficient and easy-to-follow technical diagrams/documents, high quality code, and automated test scripts.

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Salary: $110,260.80 to $164,800 per year

Starting compensation for this location depends on related experience. Annual bonus opportunity and other eligible earnings are not included in the range(s) above. We offer a competitive benefits package, see below for details.

What you have

Job Requirements: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 24 months of experience in a related occupation. Experience must include 24 months involving the following: Develop RESTful API's and microservices using C#, Microsoft ASP .NET Core technologies. Develop web solutions using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Typescript, StencilJS, and Angular. Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and data structures to design highly scalable applications used for real time trading and research. Use Relational Databases to store and retrieve client preferences, account, or transactional information using MS SQL Server or MongoDB. Perform repository management to maintain the application source code for various environments used in the trading domain using Bitbucket or Git; and Host services and databases built to support trading domain using AWS or Azure.

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): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-106877
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