About the Company
Schwab is at the forefront of innovative finance, empowering employees to drive change and challenge the status quo. As one of the leading providers of retirement plan services for medium to large-sized companies in the U.S., Schwab delivers high-quality solutions to help employees build secure financial futures. The company values in-office collaboration and fosters a culture where integrity, visibility, and client advocacy are top priorities.
About the Role
The Senior Specialist Software Engineer in Retirement Plan Services Technology will contribute to the development and maintenance of applications supporting Schwab’s retirement plan business. This role involves working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a focus on high-quality software delivery. The engineer will participate in the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, testing, and support, ensuring reliable, production-ready applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software applications for retirement plan administration.
- Participate in an agile team with developers, testers, product owners, and scrum masters.
- Collaborate to define system requirements and ensure solutions meet business objectives.
- Develop and execute automated tests for robust, scalable applications.
- Release applications to production environments on a regular schedule.
- Provide ongoing production support for applications requiring 99% uptime.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in .NET design and development.
- Expertise in object-oriented development, Microsoft SQL Server, SOAP, REST web services, and CI/CD.
- Strong experience in software development, testing, maintenance, and support.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) methodologies.
- Experience with Test Driven Development and automated testing design.
- Familiarity with the Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, JIRA, Bamboo).
- Knowledge of Cloud Platforms such as PCF, GCP, and AWS.
- Financial Services industry experience.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid time off for vacation, volunteering, and a 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service.
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work in-office and remotely.