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.
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).
Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as a part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.
We're seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development & Engineering to lead multiple high-performing scrum teams delivering resilient, scalable services on a modern Java platform with SQL Server and Oracle. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of retirement technology and drive innovation across critical initiatives that impact millions of participants. As part of our modernization strategy, you will lead transformative projects that include:
Electronic Account Opening (EAO) Modernization: Migrate to the next-generation ROAR platform to reduce NIGOs (accounts not in good order), accelerate onboarding, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen compliance with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) requirements.
Employer Managed Trade Rules (EMTR): Build a trusted, immutable data environment to enforce dependable trade restrictions, validate plan configurations, and support regulatory reporting and audits.
Crypto in Personal Choice Retirement Account (PCRA): Introduce secure, compliant crypto currency capabilities into Personal Choice Retirement Accounts, expanding investment options and redefining participant engagement.
What You'll Do:
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.
Why This Role Matters:
You'll be at the forefront of transforming the retirement experience, from frictionless account opening to advanced trade rule governance and digital asset integration. This is a rare chance to combine technology leadership with financial innovation, shaping the next era of retirement solutions.
What you have
Required Qualifications:
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 Qualifications:
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
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What's in it for you
At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. 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 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
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.
