Sr. Specialist .NET Developer

Charles Schwab Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation is seeking a Backend Software Engineer in Austin to build scalable backend systems using C# and .NET Core. You will work on high-visibility applications and collaborate with engineers, product managers, and operations to deliver reliable software.

You'll apply secure development practices, participate in Agile ceremonies, and help ensure performance and resilience as the platform grows. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and delivering value to clients.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend applications using C# and .NET Core.
• Evaluate requirements and design robust software solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and maintain service reliability.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to balance needs and scalability.

Skills

Backend development

Agile software development

Troubleshooting complex issues

Secure development practices

Requirements evaluation

Communication with stakeholders

Collaborative work

Tools

C#

.NET Core

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