Senior Manager- Software Engineer - Java

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 Southlake, TX location. Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions that support investing and financial planning at scale. As a Senior Software Development & Engineering leader within the Sales and Service Technology organization, you will own and drive the delivery of modern, enterprise-grade applications across a highly distributed ecosystem. This role is accountable for defining and advancing front-end and full-stack engineering capabilities using Angular-based micro-frontend frameworks and Java-based microservices to deliver secure, high-performing, and accessible client experiences. Joining this team means being at the forefront of a meaningful platform transformation—owning the modernization of a legacy system into a scalable, future-ready solution that directly enhances the day-to-day experience and productivity of internal representatives. You will lead the development of advanced, agentic experiences that extend beyond traditional software, leveraging AI-driven capabilities to streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and drive measurable efficiency gains at scale. Your work will directly impact how efficiently internal clients operate and how quickly teams can deliver critical capabilities. You will set technical direction and are accountable for outcomes across the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and design through implementation, testing, and long-term support. In addition to delivering product outcomes, you will define, standardize, and scale foundational frameworks that are adopted across the organization, establishing engineering patterns and practices that enable faster, more consistent delivery across multiple teams and domains. Success in this role requires strong collaboration across product, design, architecture, and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions. You will influence cross-functional priorities, align stakeholders on technical strategy, and resolve complex engineering challenges to deliver high-quality outcomes. Through mentorship and hands‑on leadership, you will elevate engineering capabilities, strengthen consistency, and build scalable practices that enable teams to adapt and deliver in an evolving environment. What you have Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field 6+ years of experience building large-scale, highly available systems using Java, Spring, cloud-based development, and web services supporting high-volume transactions 4+ years of experience designing and delivering microservices and containerized architectures within cloud environments 4+ years of professional experience developing Angular applications, including component-based architecture, RxJS, routing, and testing (unit and end-to-end) 4+ years of experience delivering applications through CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments 2+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as PCF, AWS, and/or GCP 2+ years of experience working with databases such as MongoDB, Aerospike, Redis, and SQL Server Demonstrated ability to own and lead solution design, driving technical decisions across complex, distributed systems Experience owning or contributing to shared platforms, frameworks, or engineering standards adopted across multiple teams Proven ability to influence technical direction and align cross-functional partners including Product Management, Architecture, and SRE Experience leading work across geographically distributed teams, including offshore partners Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make high-impact technical decisions in complex or ambiguous environments Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex technical domains and drive clear, scalable solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization Experience with front-end frameworks and advanced concepts such as state management, lifecycle methods, rendering behaviors, and performance optimization for large-scale applications Preferred Qualifications Experience defining or advancing architecture standards, engineering guidelines, and modern development practices Strong understanding of design patterns and their application in large-scale systems .NET development experience, including C#, ASP.NET Core, and REST API development Experience with AI-enabled development tools, including code assistants or intelligent automation technologies Experience within financial services or other highly regulated environments Experience with test-driven development (TDD), QA automation, and quality-first engineering practices Proficiency in creating architectural documentation, system diagrams, and technical specifications Experience implementing automated testing strategies to improve software quality and delivery consistency #J-18808-Ljbffr