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Sr Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Sr Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

Westlake, TX

Salary: USD $125,274 - $160,800 / 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: Design, implement, secure, and unit test software applications developed. Participate in the full SDLC (Agile), including meetings, iterative development, estimations, and design sessions. Work with Product Owners to understand and implement complex business functionality. Work with other developers/UX designers to review stories and specifications and ensure that teams are meeting the objectives of the business while maintaining technical and architectural standards. Participate in deployment of software applications and services to various platforms. Develop software systems, web applications, RESTful Web APIs and security based on industry accepted standards using PHP, Drupal, and JavaScript. Participate in Technical Discussions, Governance meetings and contribute in technical standards and documentation.

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Job Location: Westlake, TX

Salary: $125,274 to $160,800 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, Information Systems Security, or related field and 24 months of experience in a related occupation. Experience must include the following: Develop, modify, and create custom functionality via custom modules, APIs using Drupal CMS application, and PHP as the programming language; Develop RESTful Web APIs services that can be consumed by other applications or within the Drupal application using PHP; Write SQL queries and optimize database performance in Drupal Web application using MySQL or PHP; Analyze application security risk and mitigate by review, module updates, and secure coding standards in Drupal Web applications; and Leverage cloud platform capabilities to optimize, deploy, and manage Drupal application efficiently and securely using amazon AWS or Acquia Cloud Site Factory.

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): Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2024-104614
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