Lead Software Engineer
Charles Schwab20 hours ago
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OnsiteFull-timeDirector
Summary
Charles Schwab is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Wealth and Advice Solutions Technology team in Austin, TX. The role involves leading the design and architecture of complex software systems to support the growth of the WAS business.
About the Role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will implement best practices, tools, metrics, and automation frameworks to ensure high-quality software delivery. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product owners and architects, and drive project delivery from conception to deployment. Your work will focus on creating scalable and maintainable solutions that meet business objectives in a dynamic environment.
About You
Required:
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
- Advanced knowledge of core Computer Science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented design principles.
- Deep expertise in developing RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
- Extensive experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL and SQL Server), including advanced SQL for data modeling, querying, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency with Java profiling and performance optimization tools.
- Demonstrated experience in system architecture, large scale system design, and leading end-to-end solution delivery.
- Proven ability to lead Agile software development teams, including Scrum based delivery, backlog management, and iterative delivery.
- Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools and designing, deploying, and operating cloud-native enterprise applications in PCF, AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to mentor, coach, and provide feedback to engineers at all levels.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with experience coordinating deliverables across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Preferred:
- MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain technical knowledge repositories and ensure accessibility of support information.
- Prior experience in Wealth Management and/or Financial Services industry.
- Track record of influencing technical direction, collaborating with architects, product owners, and cross functional teams.
- Exposure to regulatory, compliance, or security requirements in large scale enterprise environments.
- Experience presenting technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- 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
Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab is a different kind of investment services firm – one that strives to disrupt the status quo of the traditional Wall Street approach on behalf of our clients. We believe today, as we did on Day 1, that when you find ways to improve the investing experience for your clients, then business results will follow. Follow our company culture at #SchwabLife and see how we give back at #Schwab4Good. Support hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. CT or 24/7 at schwab.com/contact-us. Social Media Disclosures: https://www.aboutschwab.com/social-media (#0424-TM8W)
Austin, TX