Manager, Software Development & Engineering

Fairygodboss; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time for vacation and volunteering

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a skilled software developer to enhance their technology solutions. This role includes analyzing software systems, coding with modern languages like HTML and JavaScript, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will leverage agile methodologies and have a strong foundation in software development practices.

Enjoy a competitive benefits package including 401(k), paid parental leave, and opportunities for continuous learning and growth. Join us in our hybrid work environment, where flexibility and collaboration are valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Ability to fully support all development phases of the SDLC.
• Experience with client-side MV* frameworks such as backbone.js and Angular.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, program, debug, configure and modify software systems.
• Interact with users to define system requirements.
• Follow principles of agile for incremental delivery.

Skills

Software development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript

Agile methodology

Web API and RESTful services

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Your opportunity

What you’ll do:

• Analyze, design, program, debug, configure and modify software systems and/or new products used in local, cloud, networked, mobile or Internet-related technology; code may be used in commercial and/or end-user applications
• Use programming languages and technologies to write code, perform testing, log, and debug applications, all with the goal of achieving Maintainability, Availability, Scalability, and Security
• Pursue strong engineering practices through a culture of continuous improvement
• Complete documentation for tech specs
• Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications
• Follow the principles of agile and focus on incremental delivery
• May lead cooperative efforts among members of project teams
• Act as a mentor to junior staff members
• Actively participate in product and technology focused social and learning events

What you have

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field OR related practical experience
• 3-5+ years’ professional experience in software development
• 1+ year of Schwab technology domain experience gained as a current or recent contractor or employee
• Ability to fully support all development phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in web based development languages including HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript, jQuery, .NET/C#
• Experience in applying client side MV* frameworks such as backbone.js and Angular
• Experience with Web API and RESTful services
• Translating requirements into a Design and design implementation
• All aspects of testing (unit, functional, integration, end-to-end)
• Production implementation and support
• Participation in review and governance activities
• Must be a critical thinker, solutions-oriented with strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to quickly grasp complex concepts and learn new technologies
• Ability to work independently and to effectively interact and collaborate with all types of stakeholders, both technical and business, peers and management

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile and being a part of a scrum team
• Experience tuning and maximizing performance for high volume pages
• Understanding of patterns and practice
• Ability to contribute to application and platform architecture and design

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