Secure Software Developer Jobs in Leander, TX (NOW HIRING)

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 specified location(s).Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.

As a Backend Software Developer within Digital Advice, you will play a key role in designing, building, and enhancing high-visibility client-facing applications that support a rapidly growing customer base. This opportunity offers the chance to work with modern technologies, including .NET Core and C#, while contributing to solutions that directly impact how clients engage with Schwab’s digital wealth management experiences.

You will collaborate across engineering, product, architecture, and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for clients and the business. In a fast-paced Agile environment, you'll apply strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to develop new capabilities, improve existing products, and ensure applications continue to meet evolving client and operational needs. Success in this role requires the ability to balance innovation with quality, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, shared accountability, and collaborative delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technology professional who enjoys building modern backend solutions, leveraging data and analytics to inform decisions, and creating software that delivers measurable business value. You’ll have opportunities to deepen your expertise in cloud-native development, software architecture, security, automation, and modern engineering practices while working alongside a highly collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional client experiences.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, backend development, or application development using C# and .NET technologies.
• Demonstrated experience applying Backend Development skills to design, build, test, and maintain scalable software solutions.
• Experience supporting application maintenance activities and ensuring operational reliability of production systems.
• Ability to monitor and support data pipelines and data stores used for analytics, reporting, or machine learning workloads.
• Experience independently troubleshooting incidents and collaborating across teams to minimize business impact and restore services.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Software Testing practices to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance.
• Experience working in Agile environments using roadmaps, epics, user stories, and backlogs to prioritize delivery outcomes.
• Knowledge of Information Security principles and implementing security controls within software applications and technology environments.
• Experience applying software design principles, patterns, and development best practices to meet business and technical requirements.
• Experience developing, validating, and maintaining software components throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications using containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing enterprise-scale applications in financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience analyzing moderately complex problems, identifying trends, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated Analytical Thinking skills and the ability to leverage data to support decision-making.
• Experience communicating project updates, technical concepts, and recommendations to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and technology modernization.
• Experience influencing peers, building collaborative relationships, and contributing to team effectiveness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to perform effectively in changing business and technology environments.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative approaches that improve engineering outcomes.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.

In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.