St Team Manager, Software Engineering (Mobile Technology)

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).

Mobile Technology group is responsible for Mobile, Web, Services and Cloud technology strategy for Schwab Retail, Retirement and Advisor Services. In this role, you will work in Schwab’s Mobile Technology team on the next generation of Middleware Services driving a cutting-edge mobile experience for clients. 

As a Sr Team Manager, Software Development & Engineering of Mobile Technology you report directly to the Director of Mobile Technology and are responsible for leading one or more Software Engineering delivery teams enabling them to achieve consistent, predictable, high-quality output by implementing design and execution best practices including, tools, metrics, automation frameworks, people management, leadership, software development and testing. You will serve as a strong and versatile hands-on technical leader to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment.

You will also play a critical role in supporting key stakeholders across the Client Experience Technology and Mobile Technology organizations focused on crafting modern client experiences. You will be working with a team of talented and highly motivated technologists that strive to make technology a strategic differentiator for Schwab’s clients and business.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of management experience leading teams of 10+ software engineers, preferably in a large, complex and geographically dispersed organization.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with application and service development, or solution architecture building complex, resilient, and highly scalable applications in a large enterprise.

• 4+ years of experience working with containers and microservices in the cloud  

• 2+ years of experience in Financial Services industry

• Implement software development best practices as the go-to development partner between principals and the scrum team members

• Coach team members to aid in identifying and achieving their personal and professional development goals

• Manage team structure by identifying resource needs, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new engineers and analysts

• Provide project execution transparency and communicate with senior management and stakeholders on application and project status, risks, and issues; create reporting artifacts such as burn-down charts, project roadmaps with key milestones, and status reports

• Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, information technology OR related degree and practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Native iOS and Android development process is preferred

• Knowledge of cloud computing platform technologies (i.e., AWS, GCP, Azure, PCF)

• Experience developing distributed multi-tier applications and complex platform integrations

• Strong knowledge of API and Microservice Development using technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET Core, Redis & Mongo

• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms such as PCF, GCP and AWS is preferred

Leadership Traits

• Outstanding performer with a growth mindset and passion for driving efficiency and change

• Ability to inspire and motivate all levels of staff toward both tactical and strategic delivery goals

• Focused and disciplined leader with a high attention to detail

• Inquisitive, analytical, a strategic thinker, proactive and solutions-oriented

• High-energy, positive, entrepreneurial in spirit while goal-oriented and results-driven

• Shows a commitment to high ethical standards and integrity and demonstrates this through actions

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

Why work for us?

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.

We offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees 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