Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Lead; PL

Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Lead (PL)

Join Charles Schwab as the Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Lead (PL). In this role you’ll manage 1‑2 application development teams, lead the evolution and extension of the planning platform, and support full feature delivery within a scaled Agile framework.

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. 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 Financial Planning team within Wealth & Advice Solutions (WAS) Technology builds the platform and experiences that help clients plan for their financial futures. Our platform is at the center of both rep‑led and self‑directed client experiences geared toward creating a lifelong relationship with the clients that meets them at every point of their financial journey. In this role, you’ll manage 1‑2 application development teams focused on evolving and extending the planning platform to bring new features and enhancements to our clients.

As the manager of a growing team, you’ll recruit and hire your staff. You will support your team through software delivery within our scaled Agile framework and partner across development teams to support full feature delivery. Relying on your experience in setting technical direction and motivating teams, you’ll develop your staff's talent, support them in their careers, and deliver high‑quality software that can scale to meet clients' needs.

• Deliver timely updates and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Leverage deep industry knowledge to drive success while leading high‑impact teams, projects, or programs.
• Create opportunities for others to assume meaningful responsibilities.
• Identify and resolve challenges with a forward‑looking approach.
• Create and sustain a supportive atmosphere that integrates diverse perspectives into decision‑making.
• Develop and implement procedures that enhance business effectiveness.
• Influence business unit strategies to optimize resource allocation.
• Proactively set expectations, monitor performance, and offer constructive feedback.
• Uphold high standards of reliability, trust, and subject‑matter authority.
• Drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in technology leadership, guiding decision‑making and delivery.
• Direct people leadership experience in IT (team members report directly to you).
• Effective relationship builder; ability to partner cross‑functionally across the enterprise and work effectively with various organizational levels.
• Expertise in implementing and coaching others in JavaScript, Angular, Java, Spring Boot, and .NET development.
• Extensive experience with unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing frameworks.
• Ability to execute at scale in a dynamic environment, build strong relationships and promote collaboration, identify talent, recruit, hire, coach, mentor, and build high‑performing technical teams.
• Technical professional experience building scalable enterprise applications with high availability and reliability. Strong technology affinity and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a fast‑paced environment across multiple time zones and locations.
• Understanding of SCRUM and Agile principles.
• Demonstrated ability to perform managerial responsibilities as outlined.

• Financial Services experience is a strong plus.
• Strong, varied background in multiple tech stacks – Java, Spring, .NET, Maven, Gradle, C#, Angular.

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our commitment to workplace flexibility with our belief in being together in person on a regular basis.

• 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 (eligible positions).
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

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