Senior Platform Engineer

Charles Schwab

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Disaster Recovery, Ecosystems, Engineering Management, Environmental Monitoring, Finance, GitHub, High Availability, Identify Issues, Java, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Metadata, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Operational Audit, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Perl Programming Language, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Remedy, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Software Upgrades, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Stock Purchase Plans, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Unix Shell Programming, User Groups, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

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 Data is transforming enterprise data and analytics through a secure, scalable, and self-service Google Cloud–based ecosystem and to empower business led analytics at scale—safely, reliably, and with speed.

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to be part of Self-Service Analytics Platform team where you will own the reliability and evolution of our home grown self service platform that enables business teams to build and run analytics with minimal friction. As part of this role, you will keep the environment healthy on Linux, diagnose and fix defects, and partner with Architecture to plan platform changes, add ons, and upgrades. A core focus is a critical modernization, migrating the workloads from the current legacy platform to a modernized solution, Farnam, while de centralizing analytics to business units and strengthening day to day operational support. The work is highly visible and cross functional, with broad exposure to Java, Python, C#/ .NET, Control M, BigQuery, and SQL as we advance platform security, automation, and developer experience across Schwab.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own platform health and reliability for the self service environment: monitor/triage, root cause and resolve issues, and perform installation, upgrades, and application support on Linux. 

• Lead the modernization effort to migrate Batch Framework workloads to Farnam; ensure robust operational support for Batch Framework during transition and partner with scheduling/orchestration stakeholders (e.g., Control M) to bridge metadata and process gaps. 

• Onboard new user groups and partner with Architecture on environment changes, add on usage, and upgrades; implement security best practices for batch usage, version control, code migration, UNIX scripting, logging, and release procedures. 

• Drive operational excellence by evaluating and implementing utilities and automation that increase platform/process efficiency and reduce support toil; measure and communicate improvements. Ensure disaster recovery and resilience strategies are defined, tested, and continuously improved for mission-critical data platforms and services.

• Build with a rigorous, multi language toolbox—Java, Python, C#/ .NET (and .NET APIs), Control M, BigQuery, and SQL to enhance the platform’s developer experience and scalability for federated analytics teams.

What you have

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience with dedicated focus on Object-Oriented Programming, such as Python, Perl, .NET, and Java

Strong UNIX skills, SQL skills, and infrastructure knowledge

• Advanced Python and .NET skills for platform enhancements and automation of platform maintenance tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, supervise small engineering teams, and work collaboratively across functions to deliver scalable solutions.

• Experience managing the full lifecycle of cloud services, including provisioning, monitoring, scaling, and decommissioning, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and operational excellence

• Highly organized and driven by nature, able to uphold agile methodology and source control (Bitbucket/GitHub) consistently

Experience with Jira and Remedy ticketing systems

Experience supporting production operations in a high-availability environment

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

About the Company

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Charles Schwab

The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Named "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services" by J.D. Power and Associates in 2009, its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC) affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor Services.

The Charles Schwab Bank (member FDIC) provides banking and mortgage services and products. To meet the needs of our clients, we are actively recruiting people with the desire, drive and creativity to find solutions that help meet our clients' needs; who want the chance to learn, grow with the company and explore their career opportunities; who will strive for excellence in achieving our clients' and our company's goals; who have the highest ethical standards - individuals who take pride in making a difference in people's lives.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Security and Surveillance
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
http://www.aboutschwab.com/careers