Sr Developer, Software Development & Engineering

te applications by working directly with the operations employees and learning their processes. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of software development: gathering business requirements, developing the application, writing unit tests, and coordinating testing and deployment. Our applications may be completely automated jobs for moving and providing data into core systems and reports or also web applications for data entry and workflow management. We interact with many different internal core systems and a variety of projects in order to keep the core business operations functions running as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Application Development

• Developing and deploying solutions inclusive of unit, regression and functional test plans

• Participating and assisting in application architecture functions

• Working independently or with a team on low, moderate and highly complex programming tasks

• Developing and testing internal web applications, including UI design

• Supporting existing applications using VBA, C#, Javascript and similar technologies

• Analyzing software problems utilizing debugging tools/methods and code fixes

• Designing, creating and managing database tables

• Automating user interface interactions using programming

• Performing Peer Code Reviews and helping to communicate coding standards

• Assisting in mentoring Jr level associates in programming practices and design

• Optimizing applications for memory and processing requirements

Business Solution Development

• Using business knowledge to coordinate various solutions/improvements to enhance operational scalability

• Leading discussions with the business during analysis and problem solving sessions

• Analyzing business processes and providing technical solutions

• Communicating technical aspects of business processes

• Assisting with measuring impact of application and prioritizing future deliverables and dependencies

• Relating technical terms and concepts to non-technical business users

• Partnering with internal business units to write user stories, success criteria, and JIRA tickets

• Scoping projects for effort and risk. Helping to define tasks for each deliverable

• Establishes appropriate expectations for development to be completed while using an Agile approach, demoing projects regularly and responding to feedback

What you have

Required qualifications

• 6 years of demonstrated experience with full-stack application development and progressive levels of responsibility.

o Abilities in developing web and or desktop solutions using some of the following language(s) (VBA, Python, C#/VB.NET, Blazor, Javascript, HTML, Angular)

o Strong knowledge of dynamic website design and comfort with various technologies including (SOAP/RESTful Web Services, ASP.NET/MVC, XML, JSON, Angular)

• Expertise and working knowledge of GitHub, Bitbucket and Bamboo

• Familiarity with Big Query and the Google Cloud Platform is a plus

• Familiarity with the Schwab Business Led Development (BLD) - Farman, Orca framework a plus.

• Ability to interpret business requirements / user stories into technical deliverables

• Working knowledge of SQL and database design

• Self-starter who can drive and execute against outcomes

• Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure

• Attention to and appreciation for detail with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality outcomes within short timeframes

• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to develop concise and effective communications tailored to specific audiences

• Proven creativity and resourcefulness in uncovering sources of information

• Excellent problem-solving and advanced critical-thinking skills

• Ability to train and develop less experienced application developers

Preferred qualifications

• Financial services and especially Schwab experience

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