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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Software Development & Engineering (People Leader) - **Company:** TD Ameritrade - **Location:** Southlake, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $216,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Knowledge Management, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Service Discovery, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Services, Data Logging, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Grafana, Generative AI, Git, AngularJS, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Splunk, Atlassian Bamboo, Jenkins - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.schwabjobs.com/financial-consultant-academy-opportunity-branch-network ## About the Role Leadership and Management: * 6+ years of leading and/or managing engineering teams, includes project, resource, and offshore management responsibilities. * Ability to identify, recruit, hire, and build high-performing teams * Ability to coach, mentor, and provide direct, timely performance feedback * Good judgment and the ability to handle stressful situations. * Broad knowledge of software engineering: languages, frameworks, techniques, industry trends, etc. * Proficient managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, geographically dispersed environment * Deep understanding of SDLC, agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures * 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 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills (includes ability to compose and deliver technical presentations or other forms of documentation to various levels of technical and non-technical management) * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline. Technical: * 10+ years of hands-on software development experience including one or more of the following: * REST-based web services * Server side applications with either Java or C# * Javascript frameworks (Angular, React, etc...) * SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, Postgres, and MongoDB are preferred)., Working proficiency with SCM and DevOps tool suites; examples include Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, Harness etc., Participate in engineering practices such as code reviews, service discovery, and environment strategy. ## Description * Design and build scalable platforms supporting critical workplace applications, like Equity Administration for millions of participants. * Drive modernization initiatives, including API and foundational system improvements that enable faster, safer integration and partnerships * Improve platform stability, performance, and resilience to reduce risk and deliver seamless experiences at scale * Modernize legacy components to address high risk remediation and compliance while maintaining industry leading standards * Leverage AI to innovate processes and outcomes for maximum efficiency and quality. * Be part of a collaborative team where you aren't an "order taker" but an influencer., * Delivers timely updates and effective communication with others involved in a project or effort * Leverages deep industry knowledge to drive success while leading high-impact teams, projects, or programs * Creates opportunities for others to assume meaningful responsibilities * Identifies and resolves challenges with a forward-looking approach * Creates and sustains a supportive atmosphere that integrates diverse perspectives into decision-making * Develops and implements procedures that enhance business effectiveness * Leads the collaboration of diverse perspectives to work together as a team * Influences business unit strategies to optimize resource allocation * Proactively sets expectations, monitors performance, and offers constructive feedback * Verbally delivers precise, persuasive communication for productive outcomes * Upholds high standards of reliability, trust, and subject matter authority * Delivers impactful messages that persuade diverse audiences * Establishes strategic goals, measures performance, and optimizes outcomes * Analyzes trends to create actionable strategies that align with long-term goals * Drives continuous improvement by raising quality benchmarks and establishing new standards of excellence * Knowledge of cloud computing platform technologies (i.e., AWS, GCP, Azure, PCF) * Prior experience in Equity Compensation a plus Learning Opportunities * Deepen Product Expertise in workplace financial services and equity administration while supporting platforms used by millions of participants. * Build Generative AI capability through practical application to engineering processes, quality, and operational outcomes. * Expand Cloud Services Management knowledge through modernization work across enterprise platform technologies. * Strengthen Systems Leadership by influencing architecture, operating models, resilience practices, and cross-functional strategy at scale. * Grow leadership impact through complex transformation work, talent development, and collaboration across business and technology teams. Skill Development Values At Schwab, skills grow through challenging work, collaboration, coaching, knowledge sharing, and ownership. You will be empowered to shape strategy, develop engineering talent, and learn from partners across the firm while delivering technology that supports meaningful financial outcomes. We value curiosity, continuous improvement, diverse perspectives, and leaders who create opportunities for others to contribute and grow.