Lead Software Engineer

Charles Schwab•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Lead Software Engineer in Retirement Plan Services (RPS) Tech Engineering leads modernization initiatives to transform legacy systems into secure, scalable, and cloud-native platforms. This position drives strategic alignment between technology and business priorities, enabling Schwab to innovate and challenge the status quo. The role offers enterprise-level impact, exposure to advanced technologies, and opportunities for leadership development. Candidates will work with a collaborative team focused on automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement. This is a unique chance to shape Schwab's digital transformation while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on API development
5+ years in leadership roles,leading engineering teams and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions
Expertise in .NET Core/.NET 6+, C#, and RESTful API design
Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Clean Architecture
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing frameworks
Solid knowledge of security best practices for APIs (OAuth2, JWT, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments, leading SCRUM teams and driving iterative delivery
Demonstrated ability to align technology strategy with business objectives and influence senior stakeholders
Deep knowledge of API design and integration, microservices, and distributed systems
Lead technical design and development of modern APIs using .NET technologies and best practices
Drive modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems (e.g., SNE) to cloud-native platforms such as PCF/Tanzu

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI-driven development tools or integration with platforms like Vertex AI ADK
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Knowledge of microservices patterns and distributed systems
Exposure to performance tuning and observability tools (AppDynamics, Splunk, Prometheus)
Prior experience in financial services or retirement plan systems
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead modernization initiatives for RPS Tech platforms
Align technology strategy with business objectives
Mentor and develop team talent
Ensure operational excellence, security, and performance
Collaborate with architects and product teams to implement Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Clean Architecture principles
Ensure API solutions meet enterprise security, scalability, and performance standards
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across multiple teams
Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with public/private cloud environments and enterprise systems
Contribute to governance improvements and enforce coding standards and CI/CD practices
Troubleshoot complex issues and optimize API performance in production environments