Charles Schwab · 1 day ago
Lead Software Engineer
US-TX-Austin
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expCharles Schwab is a financial services company focused on transforming the finance industry through innovative technology. The Lead Software Engineer will support the growth of the Wealth and Advice Solutions business by implementing best practices in software development and delivering high-quality solutions in a collaborative environment.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and high quality solutions that align with business objectives and technical standards
Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in software development, testing, and documentation to ensure continuous team growth and codebase excellence
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other teams to define requirements, coordinate deliverables, and drive the successful delivery of projects from conception through deployment and support
Qualification
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
Bonus or incentive opportunities
Company
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