Associate - Software Development And Engineering

Charles Schwab India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF/Gratuity/NPS

Paid time off

Education assistance

Medical insurance

Health checkups

Job summary

Charles Schwab India in Hyderabad invites talented engineers to join a team building scalable data pipelines for quantitative research. You will implement quality controls, contribute to the data platform and APIs, and collaborate with DevOps to ensure reliable, secure delivery.

The role emphasizes clean, testable code, adherence to development standards, and proactive participation in Agile ceremonies to drive delivery and impact for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of software engineering experience, internships OK.
• Proficiency in Python/Java/C# and SQL with ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Experience with data fundamentals: relational data concepts, SQL, ETL/ELT transformations.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance data pipelines for quantitative research and analytics.
• Implement data-quality controls and contribute to data lineage and runbooks.
• Contribute to the data platform and supporting services, focusing on maintainability and reliability.
• Write clean, testable code with unit/integration tests and code reviews.
• Collaborate with DevOps and partner tech teams on CI/CD, monitoring, and day-2 ops.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate progress and risks clearly.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

Git

CI/CD

SQL IDE

Job description

Job Description

Your opportunity

At Charles Schwab, our purpose is simple: we champion client’s goals with passion and integrity. Guided by honesty, mutual respect and a commitment to doing what’s right, we bring innovation, education, and service together to help shape financial futures. Our people are the foundation of our success – they approach their work with curiosity and collaboration, coming together to create solutions that make a meaningful impact for clients and communities. As we expand into India, we are bringing this same culture of inclusion, learning, and opportunity to new talent. Joining us means becoming part of a global team where your work matters and your future can take shape. Our Hyderabad location is central to Schwab’s growth, bringing together talented people and technology to drive innovation, scale and efficiency. Here, you will work alongside teams who create solutions that support millions of clients every day. The work you do is more than daily operations – it’s a chance to experiment, learn, and build within a values-driven, supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our early growth phase and shape something new, backed by the stability and strength of a Fortune 500 company. Your impact begins on day one, and your contributions will help define our future in the region.

What you have

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance data pipelines to ingest, transform, validate, and publish datasets used for quantitative research and downstream analytics.
• Implement data-quality controls (e.g., schema checks, completeness/accuracy rules, anomaly detection) and contribute to data lineage, documentation, and operational runbooks.
• Contribute to our data platform and supporting services (APIs, shared libraries, workflow orchestration, scheduling), with an emphasis on maintainability, performance, and reliability.
• Write clean, testable code and practice disciplined engineering: unit/integration tests, code reviews, version control, and adherence to Schwab development standards.
• Collaborate with DevOps, production support, and partner technology teams to deliver supportable solutions, including CI/CD, monitoring/alerting, and day-2 operational readiness.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, grooming, sprint planning, demos, retros) and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly and early.
• Support incident triage and problem management by analyzing logs/metrics, identifying root causes, and driving fixes to reduce recurrence (with mentorship as needed).
• Apply security and compliance best practices (least privilege, secrets handling, secure coding) and follow data governance guidelines when handling sensitive information.
• Leverage modern development tools—including AI-assisted coding tools where appropriate—to accelerate delivery while maintaining high quality, correctness, and proper review practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 0–2 years of software engineering experience (including internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, or substantial project work).
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, or similar) and comfort learning new technologies quickly.
• Working knowledge of data fundamentals: relational data concepts, writing SQL queries, and designing/debugging ETL/ELT-style data transformations.
• Understanding of core software engineering practices such as version control (Git), code review, and automated testing concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues using logs/metrics and to communicate clearly with teammates and stakeholders about progress, risks, and next steps.
• Commitment to secure development and responsible data handling (e.g., least privilege, secrets management, and following data governance standards)

What’s in it for you

At Schwab India, you’re empowered to shape your future. We support your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture rooted in trust and collaboration – so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our benefits are designed to care for your wellbeing, your family, and your long-term financial security.

Our Base Benefits, Wellbeing, And Total Rewards Include

• Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions
• Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more
• Education assistance for continued learning to help you grow
• Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work
• Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance