Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Lead

Charles Schwab; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF/Gratuity

Paid time off

Education assistance

Medical insurance

Health check-ups

Childcare support

Transport & meal benefits

Insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab India in Hyderabad is expanding its engineering leadership, shaping financial technology with a focus on scalable, reliable systems. The role emphasizes guiding large programs, mentoring teams, and delivering innovative AI-enabled engineering solutions within a Fortune 500 culture.

You will collaborate across global teams, drive best practices in SDLC and Agile, and help build a values-driven, inclusive environment during this early growth phase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3–5+ years in people leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing medium-to-large, complex programs with multiple dependencies.
• Experience in financial services or brokerage domain preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and enterprise software engineering practices.
• Experience building and operating highly available, scalable distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience or strong exposure to mainframe and modern distributed ecosystems.

Skills

Software engineering

People leadership

SDLC & Agile

Distributed systems

Mainframe exposure

GenAI & AI tools

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Global/ distributed teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Rally

ChangeMan

BMC Remedy

DevOps

CI/CD

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

Required Skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3–5+ years in people leadership roles
• Proven experience managing medium-to-large, complex programs with multiple dependencies
• Experience in financial services or brokerage domain preferred Technical & Leadership Expertise
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and enterprise software engineering practices
• Experience building and operating highly available, scalable distributed systems
• Hands-on experience or strong exposure to mainframe and modern distributed ecosystems

AI & Modern Engineering Capabilities:

• Demonstrated experience driving AI-assisted engineering adoption & AI-DLC
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI coding assistants) and their application in enterprise environments
• Understanding of automation, agentic workflows, and AI-driven productivity acceleration (preferred practical exposure)
• Leadership & Soft Skills
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and talent development capabilities
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, globally distributed environments
• Self-starter with strong prioritization and multitasking capabilities

Technical Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, propose and implement timely, cost effective, quality solutions for all issues or problems within area of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate technical discussions and drive solutions forward to achieve business needs and ensure alignment to strategic technology vision
• Demonstrated experience with designing or working with highly available and reliable systems including work on technical design, defining SLAs, KPIs for tracking and improving software reliability
• Experience facilitating issue intervention and driving improvements
• Skills in risks identification, tracking and planned mitigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and continuous delivery practices
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Rally, ChangeMan, BMC Remedy
• Experience leading large-scale modernization programs using GenAI and automation
• Proven ability to drive innovation, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional programs
• Experience building inclusive, high-performance team cultures
• Managing Performance – Goal setting, coaching, and performance management
• Fostering Teamwork – Driving collaboration and team effectiveness
• Results Orientation – Delivering measurable outcomes aligned to business goals
• Strategic Thinking – Driving long-term vision and transformation
• Fostering Diversity – Promoting inclusion and equitable practices
• Written & Verbal Communication – Clear articulation across audience

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