Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

Job description

Your opportunity The Retail Web Technology organization leads the development and maintenance of Schwab’s digital self-service platform for retail clients. At Schwab, we believe in challenging the status quo through innovative thinking and collaborative problem solving. Our team is seeking a Software Development and Engineering Specialist who is passionate about using modern web technologies to build compelling, scalable, and interactive web applications that make a meaningful impact for our clients.

In this role, you will serve as a hands-on individual contributor and contribute across the full software development lifecycle, with an emphasis on front-end development. You will partner with cross-functional team members to design, develop, test, optimize, and deliver reliable web solutions that create measurable value for Schwab’s clients. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute your perspective, solve complex problems, and help continuously improve the experiences we deliver.

You will promote high standards for code quality, usability, accessibility, scalability, and application performance. You will also mentor teammates, encourage diverse perspectives, and help foster an open, collaborative environment where team members are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute to shared success. In addition to your software development responsibilities, you will serve as the team’s acting Scrum Master.

You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog-refinement sessions, helping the team strengthen collaboration, maintain alignment, and continuously improve while supporting predictable delivery. What you have

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Three or more years of full-stack web development experience, with an emphasis on front-end development. Experience developing applications using C# and .NET Core. Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Experience creating and consuming RESTful services. Experience developing responsive web applications and single-page applications.

Understanding of Agile software development principles and experience working on a Scrum-based delivery team. Strong technical and business communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across different organizational levels. Experience designing and developing responsive single-page applications Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing highly usable, reliable, and scalable software solutions.

Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a dynamic, collaborative, and customer-focused environment. Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and partner effectively with others to deliver high-quality solutions. Commitment to continuously developing technical and professional skills and learning emerging technologies. Experience with unit-testing patterns and test-driven development or behavior-driven development methodologies.

Fluency with AI tools. AI applies to support individual or team productivity in coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and refactoring

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Angular, TypeScript, or other client-side frameworks. Experience with web accessibility standards, practices, and implementation. Knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks, including OAuth 2.0, SAML, and JWT. Experience evaluating, monitoring, and improving application performance. Familiarity with scripting languages and development automation. Experience applying artificial intelligence tools to coding, debugging, testing, documentation, refactoring, or individual and team productivity.

Experience mentoring developers and providing hands-on technical leadership. Experience serving as a Scrum Master or facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog-refinement sessions What’s in it for you 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 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