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Sr Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Sr Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

San Francisco, CA

Salary: USD $155,605 - $175,400 / 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: Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Work on backend development in highly scalable systems using technologies like Java, SQL, and Apache Kafka in the Spring Boot Framework. Build REST APIs to connect with internal applications. Work with Apache Kafka to produce and consume data and building applications that process data. Work with version control software for source code management. Build and maintain pipelines for CI/CD using Bitbucket and Bamboo. Building SQL databases and integrating them into Java Applications. Generate and match benchmarks for performance and load testing of complex systems. Generating reports based on application data in SQL.

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Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Salary: $155,605 to $175,400 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: Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 24 months of experience in a related occupation. Experience must include the following: Java; Deploy applications in the cloud using PCF, AWS, or GCP; Design and develop SQL databases and integrate them into Java applications; Deploy microservices using Bitbucket, Bamboo, Sonar, and Veracode; Develop with Apache Kafka, using Kafka Streams and the producer/consumer APIs functionalities; Design service architecture and build microservices with robust REST APIs; and Build and version internal code libraries.

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): San Francisco, CA, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2024-104623
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