Cloud DevOps Engineer

Charles Schwab; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time for vacation and sabbatical

Paid parental leave and familyBuilding

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Schwab is looking for a Senior Cloud & Containerization Engineer to join the thinkorswim Cloud Engineering team. You will build scalable cloud-native platforms, containerized apps, and automation solutions, collaborating across distributed teams.

The role emphasizes Terraform, Ansible, SALT, Bash, Python, GitHub Actions, and Google Cloud expertise, with a focus on modernization from on-prem to cloud-native architectures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, and DevOps in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience in Java, GKE and Docker.
• Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, SALT, Bash and Python.
• Google Cloud Professional Certification(s).
• Experience with GitHub Actions CI/CD.
• Exposure to AI-enabled engineering solutions and LLM integrations is a plus.
• Experience working with offshore and geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Cloud Architecture, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, SRE, Security, and Application teams to deliver cloud-native platform solutions.
• Build and support Kubernetes platforms, containerized applications, and GCP infrastructure for application modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code, configuration management, and automation solutions using Terraform, Ansible, SALT, Bash and Python.
• Design and support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and developer enablement platforms using GitHub Actions.
• Troubleshoot cloud, infrastructure, networking, Kubernetes, and production issues to improve platform reliability and operational efficiency.
• Drive automation and AI-enabled engineering solutions to enhance developer productivity and software delivery.
• Support cloud transformation, containerization, developer enablement, and AI platform integration initiatives across the thinkorswim ecosystem.

Skills

Java

GKE

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Bash

Python

GitHub Actions

Cloud Certification

AI exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GKE

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

SALT

Bash

Python

GitHub Actions

Job description

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.

Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.

Schwab is looking for a Senior Cloud & Containerization Engineer to join the thinkorswim Cloud Engineering team. You should be a technologist at heart who enjoys building scalable platforms and developer solutions using modern cloud, container, automation, and AI technologies. You will be a hands‑on engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, agile environment and is passionate about cloud‑native platforms, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps, and AI‑enabled engineering solutions.

This role will play a key part in the continued modernization of the thinkorswim platform, helping evolve applications from on‑premises environments to cloud‑native architectures. You will partner with Cloud Architecture, Cloud Engineering, SRE, Security, and Application Development teams to build reusable platform capabilities, improve developer productivity, and accelerate cloud adoption. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, automating manual processes, and working across geographically distributed teams.

• Partner with Cloud Architecture, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, SRE, Security, and Application teams to deliver cloud‑native platform solutions.
• Build and support Kubernetes platforms, containerized applications, and GCP infrastructure for application modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code, configuration management, and automation solutions using Terraform, Ansible, SALT, Bash, and Python.
• Design and support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and developer enablement platforms using GitHub Actions.
• Troubleshoot cloud, infrastructure, networking, Kubernetes, and production issues to improve platform reliability and operational efficiency.
• Drive automation and AI‑enabled engineering solutions to enhance developer productivity and software delivery.
• Support cloud transformation, containerization, developer enablement, and AI platform integration initiatives across the thinkorswim ecosystem.

What you have

• 2+ years of experience in Software Development, Cloud Engineering, and DevOps supporting large-scale enterprise applications in highly regulated environments preferred.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Java, GKE and Docker
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, SALT, Bash and Python.
• Google Cloud Professional Certification(s).
• Experience in GitHub Actions Pipeline and CI/CD
• Exposure to AI‑enabled engineering solutions, LLM integrations, MCP platforms, or software delivery automation is a plus.
• Experience working with offshore and geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. 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