Your opportunity
At Schwab, you are 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).
The Client Data Technology team is responsible for Charles Schwab's core client data platform that drives differentiated experiences for customers, accounts, households, and advisors through various channels (Schwab.com, rep tools, branch tools, call center, etc). This group is primarily focused on building, delivering, and supporting sophisticated systems that power segmentation, client preferences and experiences using event driven architecture, API, batch, and eligibility frameworks to establish resilient and scalable solutions.
We are currently in the process of designing the next iteration of our platform to support current and future business capabilities that will delight our customers. It's an exciting time to join this team and be involved in building the next chapter of our platform that is crucial for the firm.
You'll be Responsible for:
Understanding the needs of the business, conducting research on potential options and recommend optimal solution based on context.
Identifying gaps and mitigating risks to delivery, scalability, performance, security, compliance, operational readiness, and work to respond to them or advocate for prioritization.
Creating efficient, easy to follow architectural diagrams/documents, developing software codes and automated test scripts
Architect and develop effective solutions that are in line with the organization's vision
Delivering work on time and with quality.
Reviewing team's work in planning to ensure teams understand work break down and dependencies when considering work sequencing and prioritization.
Leading a team and coaching them on engineering excellence and practices
Fostering a culture of engineering excellence and challenging the status quo
Identifying gaps in processes and services across environments.
Cultivating a culture of open feedback that promotes accountability for getting better together
Facilitating discussions ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to share their opinion and be heard, and that discussion outcomes tie to stated goals.
Supporting team on critical production issues
Building relationships with adjacent domains and teams.
What you have
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience with the following: Java, Spring framework, cloud development, and Web Services (REST, SOAP) supporting high volume transactions in a highly available environment
2+ year of experience working with modernized batch solutions (Spring Batch, Spring cloud data flow)
3+ year experience with modern databases like Aerospike, Yugabyte, PostgreSQL or relational databases that are cloud compatible.
1+ years of experience in cloud deployment in a continuous integration and continuous delivery model (CI/CD)
1+ years of experience with continuous build process using Bamboo, Bitbucket/Git, or similar tools
2+ years of experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), or AWS or GCP.
3+ years of experience in messaging technologies (RabbitMQ, Kafka or equivalent)
Experience in Test Driven Development, QA Automation and Quality mindset and behaviors
Demonstrated ability in solution discovery and crafting a design based in engineering principles
5+ years of experience demonstrating exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with proven experience communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including offshore teams
Ability to analyze and solve problems creatively
Ability to create delivery roadmap/ plans and ensure adherence
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Agile methodology and experience in an Agile working environment
Experience in IT Transformations and system modernization initiatives from legacy to distributed platforms, i.e., Mainframe Cobol apps/DB2 to Java apps/SQL or MongoDB
2+ years of Python experience.
Experience with the Atlassian tool stack (JIRA, Confluence, etc.,)
Experience in Financial Services industry
Ability to effectively engage subject matter experts and understand technical topics
Willingness and ability to learn all aspects of tech stack and associated tools
Ability to research and document production and test environments along with architecture and design work
Proficient in creating architectural and design documentations, functional and technical specifications, automated test process
"In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities."
What's in it for you
At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. 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
What's in it for you:
At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. 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 planPaid 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
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.