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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Platform Architect (Investment... - **Company:** Charles Schwab Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** FactSet, Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Financial Information EXchange, Python (Programming Language), Metadata, Microsoft SQL Server, Reliability Engineering, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Toolchain, Google Cloud, Spring Cloud, Snowflake, Spring-boot, IT Architecture, Generative AI, Git, Togaf, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Bitbucket, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Api Design, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ggze40 ## About the Role + 15+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or enterprise architecture roles. + Significant experience within Asset Management, Investment Management, Research, Trading, or Quantitative Technology environments. + Proven track record leading large-scale platform architecture and modernization initiatives. + Strong understanding of software delivery within Agile and product-centric organizations. + Ability to balance strategic architecture thinking with hands-on implementation leadership. + Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot/Spring Cloud), .NET/C#, or Python. + Deep expertise in microservices, event-driven architectures, API design, and distributed systems. + Strong cloud architecture experience on GCP (preferred) or AWS. + Experience with cloud-native technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. + Strong understanding of data architecture, data engineering patterns, and analytics platforms. + Experience with Snowflake, SQL Server, and modern cloud data platforms. + Familiarity with DevOps toolchains including Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms. + Knowledge of AI/ML architecture patterns, model deployment, and governance frameworks. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with industry platforms such as Aladdin, Charles River, Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv, Perform, or VestmarkOne. + Knowledge of FIX protocol, market data platforms, trading workflows, and investment operations. + Familiarity with quantitative research, risk, and performance analytics ecosystems. + TOGAF, Google Cloud Architect, or similar architecture certifications. ## Description Architecture Strategy & Leadership + Define and evolve the target-state architecture for Investment and Research technology platforms. + Develop architecture roadmaps aligned to business priorities, operating models, regulatory requirements, and enterprise standards. + Lead architecture governance, design reviews, technology assessments, and modernization initiatives. + Drive simplification of legacy platforms and adoption of scalable, cloud-native architectures. + Establish architecture principles, integration patterns, reference architectures, and reusable platform capabilities., + Partner with engineering teams on solution design, implementation, and modernization efforts. + Provide guidance on APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, integration patterns, and distributed systems. + Participate in design validation, proof-of-concepts, code reviews, and architecture troubleshooting. + Resolve complex scalability, performance, resiliency, and integration challenges. Cloud, Data & AI Architecture + Lead the design and deployment of applications on GCP and PCF platforms. + Define cloud-native patterns leveraging containers, automation, observability, and resilient infrastructure. + Partner with data engineering teams to establish scalable data architectures, pipelines, metadata, and analytics-ready platforms. + Identify opportunities to leverage AI and GenAI capabilities to enhance investment workflows, research productivity, knowledge discovery, and operational efficiency. + Ensure AI solutions comply with enterprise governance, security, and risk management standards. Engineering Excellence & Modernization + Champion modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, security-by-design, observability, and platform reliability. + Drive adoption of modular, API-first, event-enabled architectures. + Collaborate with infrastructure, platform engineering, cybersecurity, and SRE teams to improve operational resilience and scalability. Collaboration & Influence + Partner with business, product, engineering, architecture, and data leaders to align technology strategy with business objectives. + Communicate architecture decisions effectively to executive and technical audiences. + Mentor engineers and architects and help elevate technical capabilities across the organization. + Influence strategic technology direction through thought leadership and practical delivery experience. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)