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# Lead Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** TD Ameritrade
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $168,000 - $201,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Restful APIs
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.schwabjobs.com/financial-consultant-academy-opportunity-branch-network

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
 * 10+ years of .NET design and development experience
 * Demonstrated expertise leading projects and developing solutions using object-oriented design, Microsoft SQL Server, SOAP and REST web services, CI/CD
 * A strong knowledge of, and demonstrated expertise in, software design, development, testing, maintenance, and support
 * Strong leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to build rapport with and influence team members, peers, and partners
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly articulating complex technical issues and solutions to peers and partners

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Hands-on experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban)
 * Experience with Test Driven Development and automated testing design
 * Experience with the Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, JIRA, Bamboo)
 * Familiarity with Cloud Platforms such as PCF, GCP, and AWS
 * Financial Services industry experience

## Description

As a Lead Software Engineer in Retirement Plan Services Technology, you will be a technical leader for multiple development teams. You will work across teams to drive them to consistently produce high-quality output by providing guidance and support for all facets of software delivery, including design, development, testing, deployment, tooling, and support. You will serve as a strong, versatile hands-on technical lead to deliver solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment., * Interpret business requirements and strategies across multiple teams, articulating capabilities, problem statements, and gaps to

appropriate audiences

 * Continually evaluate technology effectiveness and interoperability of complex systems, influencing roadmap and direction of applications and platforms
 * Assist in presenting proposed future state and strategy to business and IT leaders
 * Lead major projects which impact a business unit or entire function
 * Make decisions that involve more than technical considerations, including the "buy vs. build", by evaluating both the financial and technical impact