Sr. Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

The Charles Schwab Corporation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Charles Schwab Corporation invites a highly skilled Performance Engineer to join Schwab Technology Services. You will build scalable performance tests for Java‑based systems, including PCF deployments, and work across on‑prem and cloud environments to ensure reliability.

You will design and execute load tests, optimize performance, and report findings to engineers, QA, and leadership. A strong focus on automation and CI/CD integration enables faster, safer releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 5+ years in IT/software with performance engineering focus.
• Hands-on experience with performance tools: JMeter, LoadRunner.
• Experience with monitoring/diagnostics: AppD, Splunk.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or C#; scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, script, and execute load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests using JMeter and LoadRunner.
• Build and maintain performance test scripts for legacy and PCF-based microservices.
• Validate performance in hybrid on-prem and cloud architectures.
• Use AppD and Splunk to isolate bottlenecks across stack layers.
• Perform deep-dive diagnostics on code, JVM, DB calls, queues, caches, and networks.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, SRE, and architects to embed performance in SDLC.
• Advance performance testing automation and CI/CD integration.
• Deliver clear, actionable performance reports across environments.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

Shell scripting

CI/CD

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

AppDynamics

Splunk

GitHub Actions

Job description

Your Opportunity

Schwab remains committed to providing increased visibility to career growth opportunities and job requirements. This posting announcement is part of increased transparency and while all qualified applicants will be reviewed and considered, this organization has a preferred candidate identified for this role.

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.

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.

As a member of the Designated Broker Platform Technology, you will contribute to developing scalable, resilient solutions for corporate clients that require diligent monitoring of employee trading activities, enabling firms to proactively safeguard their operations and personnel.

We are seeking a highly skilled performance engineer to build performance tests to maintain scalable Java‑based systems that support our critical business functions. The ideal candidate delivers high‑quality, efficient, performance test tools while adhering to established architectural standards. This role is well‑suited for someone who demonstrates strong technical expertise, a commitment to continuous improvement with AI tools, and the ability to collaborate across teams. This engineer will be driving hands on performance testing, analysis, and optimization across Cloud based environments.

• Design, script, and execute load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests using tools such as JMeter and LoadRunner.

• Build and maintain performance test scripts for both legacy distributed systems and microservices running on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF).

• Validate performance in hybrid architectures involving on prem systems, messaging layers, APIs, and cloud deployed services.

• Use APM and monitoring tools (AppD, Splunk) to isolate bottlenecks in on prem systems, PCF hosted services, and integration points.

• Conduct deep dive diagnostics across the stack: application code, JVM, database calls, queues, caches, and network paths.

• Partner with senior engineers and architects when legacy constraints require creative performance tuning solutions.

• Work cross functionally with development, QA, SRE, and architecture teams to ensure performance considerations are built into the SDLC.

• Enhance performance testing automation, integrating scenarios into CI/CD pipelines across both on prem and PCF continuous delivery workflows.

• Deliver clear, actionable performance reports illustrating system behavior across legacy and cloud environments.

What you have

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.

• 5+ years’ experience in IT/software, with dedicated performance engineering experience preferred.

• Strong hands‑on experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter and LoadRunner.

• Experience with monitoring/diagnostic tools: AppD, Splunk, or similar.

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or C#. Shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell) for automation.

• Experience working with legacy on prem distributed systems (Linux and Windows servers), including troubleshooting performance across multi‑tier architectures.

• Practical experience deploying, testing, or tuning applications on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF).

• Understanding of system architecture, cloud environments, and CI/CD.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions)

• Working knowledge of databases and tuning for example MongoDB, Oracle and SQL Server

• Knowledge of Internet protocols and technologies (HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, FTP)

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