Charles Schwab · 1 week ago
Senior Software Engineering Team Manager
Charles Schwab is a company focused on transforming the finance industry through innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development & Engineering to lead multiple Scrum teams in delivering scalable services and modernizing retirement technology. The role involves driving innovation, ensuring high-quality releases, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead and Inspire: Serve as a servant-leader and talent multiplier, coaching engineers and Scrum leaders to achieve technical excellence and predictable delivery within a SAFe ART
Drive Innovation: Partner with Product, Architecture, and Risk/Compliance to design secure, compliant solutions that modernize PCRA services and introduce next-generation capabilities
Deliver Incremental Value: Ensure high-quality releases that improve participant experience, operational efficiency, and compliance
Build Culture: Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams
Qualification
Required
8+ years in software engineering with strong Java (Spring Boot, RESTful services, microservices) and relational databases (SQL Server required; Oracle exposure a plus)
7+ years in Tech leadership including 3+ years as a Software Development Manager (People Leader) role
Proven ability to hire, mentor, and performance‑manage engineers; create inclusive, high‑trust teams; and drive continuous improvement with measurable metrics (throughput, quality, stability)
Strong expertise in OpenAPI and Restful API development, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms
Strong expertise in Authorization frameworks (OAuth 2, SAML, JWT) and Mocking frameworks (Mockito, Powermock)
Experience with Linux, Kafka, Rabbit MQ, Veracode, Blackduck, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jira, HTML, CSS, Typescript, Javascript, Angular, JUnit, JPA/Hibernate, and InteillJ
SAFe Agile methodologies and leading SCRUM teams at scale
Understanding of financial services, recordkeeping systems, or retirement services
Implement proactive monitoring and reliability practices across applications
Balance short-term delivery commitments with long-term technical strategy
Preferred
Experience with legacy system modernization and data migration strategies, particularly in Retirement Services Industry
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (PCF, AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Experience implementing AI/ML models in production environments or using AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT for code)
Background in API gateway management, rate limiting, and API security best practices
Familiarity with observability tools and practices (DataDog, Splunk, App Dynamics, Prometheus, Grafana)
Familiarity with Domain Driven Design and Clean Architecture
Drives data-based decisions and optimizes performance through strategic insights
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
Company
Charles Schwab
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