Job Alert: A high-paying tech opportunity is open with Charles Schwab in Southlake, Texas, offering up to $42.31 per hour for a Specialist-level role in technology operations. This position is ideal for candidates with IT support, software engineering, or production support experience who want to work in a large-scale financial technology environment. The role sits within Schwab’s engineering or tech operations teams, contributing to system reliability, application support, and secure financial services delivery.
IT Support, Software Development, System Monitoring, Troubleshooting
Benefits
401(k), Health Insurance, Paid Leave, Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact early in your career. As an Associate Software Engineer, you’ll join a collaborative Agile team where you’ll build foundational skills, contribute to real-world applications, and learn from experienced engineers as you grow your technical expertise in a supportive environment.
The Advisor Services Technology organization builds and supports digital products for Institutional and Independent Advisor clients. As part of the Money Movement team, you will contribute to applications that enable secure and reliable asset movement, working alongside multiple scrum teams focused on delivering high-quality solutions for advisor firms.
What you will do
Contribute to the development and enhancement of web-enabled applications under the guidance of senior engineers.
Write, test, and debug code using established standards, patterns, and best practices.
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Support testing, deployment, and release activities through established CI/CD processes.
Identify issues in code or applications and escalate design, performance, or security concerns as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand requirements and deliver assigned tasks.
Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and development practices to build technical depth.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
0–2 years of professional or academic experience in software development, including internships, co-ops, or projects.
Foundational knowledge of one or more programming languages or frameworks (e.g., Java, C#, JavaScript, or similar).
Basic understanding of web application concepts, APIs, databases, and software development lifecycle.
Familiarity with testing, debugging, and version control tools.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively on a team.
Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to modern front-end or back-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React, .NET, REST APIs).
Introductory experience with relational or NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments.
Experience using CI/CD pipelines or cloud-based environments in an academic or entry-level setting.
Selection Process
The hiring pipeline at Charles Schwab typically follows a structured, multi-stage evaluation:
Online Application Screening Resume review focusing on technical stack, certifications, and domain experience.
Recruiter Screening Call Discussion on background, salary expectations, and role alignment.
Technical Interview(s)
Coding / system design (for engineering roles)
Troubleshooting scenarios (for support roles)
Tools: Java, .NET, cloud platforms, or ITSM tools depending on team
Behavioral Interview Focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and financial services compliance mindset.
Final Round / Hiring Manager Discussion Team fit, project exposure, and long-term career alignment.
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