Sr Team Manager, Software Development & Engineering - Hybrid - Charles Schwab

Position Type: Regular


Your opportunity

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.

Mobile Technology group is responsible for Mobile, Web, Services and Cloud technology strategy for Schwab Retail, Retirement and Advisor Services. In this role, you will work in Schwab’s Mobile Technology team on the next generation of Middleware Services driving a cutting-edge mobile experience for clients. 

As a Sr Team Manager, Software Development & Engineering of Mobile Technology you report directly to the Director of Mobile Technology and are responsible for leading one or more Software Engineering delivery teams enabling them to achieve consistent, predictable, high-quality output by implementing design and execution best practices including, tools, metrics, automation frameworks, people management, leadership, software development and testing. You will serve as a strong and versatile hands-on technical leader to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment.

You will also play a critical role in supporting key stakeholders across the CET and Mobile Technology organizations focused on crafting modern client experiences. You will be working with a team of talented and highly motivated technologists that strive to make technology a strategic differentiator for Schwab’s clients and business.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of management experience leading teams of 10+ software engineers, preferably in a large, complex and geographically dispersed organization.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with application and service development, or solution architecture building complex, resilient, and highly scalable applications in a large enterprise.
• 4+ years of experience working with containers and microservices in the cloud  
• 2+ years of Agile methodology and experience in an Agile working environment
• 2+ years of experience with the Atlassian tool stack (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience in RESTful service design and implementation
• 2+ years of experience in Test Driven Development
• 2+ years of experience in Financial Services industry
• Understanding of agile methods and processes, and capability of supporting agile project teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact, and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt
• Demonstrated history of setting a higher standard on staff delivery performance and cultivating dedicated work environments
• Experience redefining teams through technology, organization, culture, process, and changing business norms
• Experience leveraging Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment and DevOps principles
• Interpreting business requirements and/or strategies for assigned groups
• Influence, refine, and communicate software design and technologies to develop modern server-side applications, with a strong focus on data services
• Implement software development best practices as the go-to development partner between principals and the scrum team members
• Coach team members to aid in identifying and achieving their personal and professional development goals
• Manage talent acquisition by identifying resource needs, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new engineers and analysts
• Provide project execution transparency and communicate with senior management and stakeholders on application and project status, risks, and issues; create reporting artifacts such as burn-down charts, project roadmaps with key milestones, and status reports
• Skilled at tactfully communicating sensitive information. Handles difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, HR advice, and respect for the individual
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology OR related degree and practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Native iOS and Android development process is preferred
• Knowledge of cloud computing platform technologies (i.e., AWS, GCP, Azure, PCF)
• Experience developing distributed multi-tier applications and complex platform integrations
• Experience in Financial Services
• Experience executing on and communicating clearly about business strategy and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to actively contribute to solutioning of complex business and technical problems, collaborating effectively with others on planning and execution 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners
• Advanced level hands-on technical capability relevant to coaching and developing team members directly responsible for 
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of API and Microservice Development using technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET Core, Redis & Mongo
• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms such as PCF, GCP and AWS is preferred
• A software engineering background preferred

Leadership Traits

• Outstanding performer with a growth mindset and passion for driving efficiency and change
• Ability to inspire and motivate all levels of staff toward both tactical and strategic delivery goals
• Focused and disciplined leader with a high attention to detail
• Inquisitive, analytical, a strategic thinker, proactive and solutions-oriented
• High-energy, positive, entrepreneurial in spirit while goal-oriented and results-driven
• Shows a commitment to high ethical standards and integrity and demonstrates this through actions

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

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

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