Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering

Charles Schwab Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer to lead frontend and backend development within a Kanban environment. The ideal candidate has 20+ years in enterprise application development, with 10+ years in financial services, and expert Java and JavaScript skills.

You will define development strategy, enforce standards, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers while collaborating with business stakeholders in a fast-paced financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
• 20+ years hands-on enterprise application development experience.
• 10+ years in financial services industry.
• 6+ years of PCF or comparable stack.
• Thorough understanding of Kanban methodologies, values, and practices.
• 20+ years of Java development experience.
• 10+ years of JavaScript development experience.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.
• Proven ability to use AI in SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontend and backend development in a Kanban team using domain knowledge of the TOS ecosystem.
• Define development strategy for complex projects and enforce standards to deliver high-quality products and services.
• Establish technical direction and perform code reviews to ensure high code quality.
• Share knowledge across the development team and collaborate with key business stakeholders.

Skills

Java development

JavaScript development

Kanban

Mentoring

AI in SDLC

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

PCF platform

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.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).

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.

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer with 20+ years of experience building both frontend and backend applications, 10+ years in the financial services industry, and deep expertise in the TOS ecosystem. The ideal candidate has expert-level knowledge of Java and JavaScript, strong Kanban experience, and a proven commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Role & Responsibility:

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will:

• Work in the Kanban team, leading both frontend and backend development using specialized domain knowledge of the TOS ecosystem and highly developed business expertise.
• Define the development strategy for complex projects and enforce standards to deliver high-quality products and services.
• Establish technical direction and perform code review to ensure high code quality.
• Share knowledge across the development team and broader organization while collaborating closely with key business stakeholder

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
• 20+ years demonstrated hands-on experience in enterprise application development team
• Strong knowledge of financial markets and trading, with 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry
• 6+ years of experience using PCF platform or a comparable technology stack
• Thorough understanding of Kanban software development methodologies, values, and practices
• 20+ years of Java development experience
• 10+ years of JavaScript development experience
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers
• Proven ability to use the AI in SDLC

Preferred Qualifications:

Cultivates an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal treatment for all

• Synthesizes complex data, manages resources, and develops strategic insights
• Establishes communication processes for smooth information flow with others involved in a project or effort
• Provides thought leadership in the business area and drives strategic initiatives
• Enables stakeholders to align decisions with business goals
• Influences best practices to plan to prepare for opportunities or challenges
• Champions innovative solutions to improve efficiency
• Facilitates teamwork and coordinates activities for effective collaboration
• Influences decisions that drive functional success and operational improvements