Sr. Specialist .NET Developer

Charles Schwab Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build scalable services using C# and .NET Core. You will work with engineers and business partners to balance immediate needs with long-term platform scalability, contributing to secure, reliable, and high-performance software.

The role emphasizes collaboration in an Agile environment, designing, testing, and delivering robust backend applications while maintaining code quality and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience developing backend applications using C# and .NET Core.
• Ability to design, build, test, and validate scalable software solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and restore live services.
• Apply secure development, compliance, and software quality practices.
• Evaluate requirements and tradeoffs, communicating with stakeholders.
• Collaborate in an Agile software environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend applications using C# and .NET Core.
• Evaluate requirements, constraints, and tradeoffs for robust design.
• Troubleshoot production issues and restore services quickly.
• Adhere to secure development and software quality practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, business partners, and stakeholders in an Agile setting.

Skills

C# and .NET Core

Backend development

Troubleshooting complex issues

Secure development practices

Agile software development

Stakeholder communication

Cloud architectures

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 delivering innovative and reliable technology products and services. Within the Digital Advice organization, you’ll join a fast-paced, collaborative team supporting high-visibility applications used by a growing client base.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you’ll develop scalable applications and new features using C# and .NET Core while helping maintain the security, reliability, and performance of existing products. You’ll evaluate requirements, solve complex design and production issues, and apply modern development, testing, and release practices to deliver stable solutions.

Your decisions will directly influence application quality and the client experience. Success will require thoughtful problem-solving, adaptability, and close collaboration with engineers, business partners, and other stakeholders to balance immediate needs with long-term platform scalability.

What you have

Required qualifications

• Experience developing backend applications using C# and .NET Core


• Experience designing, building, testing, and validating scalable software solutions


• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and restore live application services


• Experience applying secure development, compliance, and software quality practices


• Ability to evaluate requirements, constraints, and technical tradeoffs to make sound decisions


• Experience collaborating within an Agile software development environment


• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders

Preferred qualifications

• Experience designing applications aligned with modern cloud architectures


• Experience consolidating software changes into secure and stable releases


• Knowledge of predictive and adaptive software design methods


• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement creative solutions


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality and delivery commitments