Specialist , Software Development & Engineering

About the role

Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) Engineering supports the technology needs of Schwab Asset Management (SAM), Wealth & Advice Solutions (WAS), the Schwab Center for Financial Research (SCFR), and Third-Party Platform teams. Wealth Management Engineering (WME), within WAM Engineering, provides support to WAS, a growth area for Schwab.

As a Junior-Level Developer, you will interpret functional and data requirements to build API and full-stack solutions for Manager Source, SMAC, and MAS Center applications. You will also serve as a core member of a scrum team, handling QA functions such as building automated test suites and conducting manual QA tasks. Additionally, you will contribute to data flow analysis and development using .Net Core, database programming, scripting tools, and core data layer processing.

Responsibilities

• Interpret functional and data requirements to build API and full-stack solutions.
• Serve as a core member of a scrum team, handling QA functions including automated test suites and manual QA tasks.
• Contribute to data flow analysis and development using .Net Core, database programming, scripting tools, and core data layer processing.
• Manage assignments against time-sensitive project deadlines.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle using agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• 1-2 years of experience managing the software development lifecycle with capabilities in C#, HTML5, Angular/Backbone, JavaScript, JQuery, JSON, XML, REST, SOAP, responsive web design, and design patterns.
• 1 year of Schwab technology domain experience gained as a current or recent contractor or employee.
• Experience in the Managed Accounts Operations Area focusing on enhancing efficiencies to scale Schwab’s managed accounts products.
• Experience with Atlassian toolset including JIRA, Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Confluence.
• Knowledge of T-SQL module development including stored procedures and basic query tuning in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or higher.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Skills

• Experience processing or producing XML, XSD, and XSL.
• Experience developing applications using C#/Java.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and a 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.

Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances workplace flexibility, client service, and our belief in the value of in-person collaboration.