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This role will lead several large-scale platform engineering initiatives for Schwab’s retail platforms (Schwab.com and mobile) in addition to developing cross enterprise services and shared capabilities. The role focuses on building scalable, and resilient cloud native platform components that enable 30+ scrum teams to deliver client experiences with speed to market and architectural consistency.
The Director’s role will collaborate with other product and technology teams, as well as lead an engineering org with a client focused mindset. This role will lead the Alto team, responsible for developing frameworks, platform components, templates, that are consistent with Alto architectural standards.
This is a role that will lead Cloud Native/Distributed Architectects and must have the background of being a hands-on architect as well.
An important focus for this role is to enable transformation for this team to move to public cloud.
An ideal candidate will enjoy being part of an impactful and growing engineering team, working in a fast-paced environment, be process and data driven, have strong communication skills, and have extensive experience building platform components leveraging cloud native and distributed architectures. This role requires a leader who has a creative mind set for problem solving with a strong client focused mindset, and ability to forge relationships with many internal and external partners.
This leader will ideally be based in Southlake, TX.
What you haveRequired Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field is required.10+ years of software development management/leadership experience with at least 3 years focused on cloud technologies10+ years of direct people leadership experience (team members report directly to you, you are responsible for performance appraisals, hiring etc.) 5+ years’ experience running medium to large/complex projects with multiple dependencies. Demonstrated ability to define, communicate strategy and vision and influence across the Enterprise is essential.Hands on experience with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or one of the other major Cloud providersExperience being a hands-on Cloud architectProficient in cloud native and distributed architecture patterns to develop highly available, scalable and resilient software conforming to 12 Factor design principles.Demonstrated ability to effectively inspire and influence teams and partners in delivering technology enabled business solutions that exceed business expectations.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; experience setting direction, tracking progress, and ensuring accountability.Technical professional experience building scalable enterprise applications with high availability and reliability. Strong technology affinity and experience, as well as attention to detail and the ability to design, execute against strategic goals.Ability to analyze, propose and implement timely, cost effective, quality solutions for all issues or problems within area of responsibility.Strong influencing, negotiation, and, problem-solving skills with an ability to identify stakeholders, assess their needs and manage their expectations through effective communication.Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones and locations. Good verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in distributed architecture patterns, SOLID principles, BDD and TDD development practicesProven expertise in working across cross-functional and cross-platforms teams driving developer experience initiativesFinancial Industry experience (plus)In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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