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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, Software Development Engineer - **Company:** SCHWAB TAX SERVICE - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Multitier Architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Federated Identity Management, Github, Machine Learning, Node.Js, NoSQL, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, Query Optimization, Regression Testing, Release Management, Standard Sql, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Secure Coding, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Web Applications, Pega, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Concurrency, Prompt Engineering, Technical Debt, Generative AI, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Data Pipelines, Legacy Systems - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f21bb8dd-61bc-4e35-a7b3-d907b07a4d14 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field * 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development within enterprise environments * Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java * Hands-on experience building modern web applications using React and Node.js * Experience designing and developing multi-tier or n-tier enterprise applications * Demonstrated experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot), including the use of custom agents or AI-enabled development practices * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions * Proven ability to develop and execute automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, and regression testing * Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, including: o Algorithms and data structures o Object-oriented programming and common design patterns o Basic system design o Databases and networking o Concurrency fundamentals o Testing and CI/CD o Secure coding principles * Hands-on experience using GenAI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) in day-to-day development. * Proficiency in Java or .NET. * Ability to critically review AI-generated code for bugs, security issues, and code quality. * Exposure to agentic workflows and spec-driven development concepts, with the ability to translate basic design artifacts into AI-ready task specifications. * Practical experience with prompt engineering and authoring custom instructions to improve AI-assisted development outcomes. * Independently applies application maintenance practices and collaborates to ensure continuous support * Tracks data pipelines and stores to support analytics and machine learning * Experience supporting and participating in production release activities * Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases, including query optimization * Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and practices * Demonstrated problem-solving, debugging, and decision-making skills in complex technical environments * Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills * Knowledge of Retirement Business Services (RBS) workflows and business processes, * Experience developing applications on the Pega platform * Exposure to building or extending AI agents using frameworks such as LangChain, Copilot Workspace, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar. * Experience with at least one cloud platform (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure). * Familiarity with secure coding practices. * Experience contributing to modernization of legacy applications. * Familiarity with distributed systems and large-scale enterprise architecture * Experience with federated identity and SSO standards such as SAML or OAuth * Exposure to cloud platforms and cloud-native development practices * Experience designing and implementing REST or SOAP-based APIs * Knowledge of test-driven development approaches such as ATDD or BDD * Experience contributing to software design standards, architecture documentation, and solution governance * Ability to evaluate and recommend technology solutions and platform improvements * Strong ability to solve complex, time-sensitive problems with innovative and scalable solutions ## Description * Design, build, test, and maintain software applications across the full stack under the guidance of senior engineers. * Use GenAI tools (for example, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation. * Take full ownership of all code changes, including those generated with AI tools. * Review, test, and thoroughly understand every change before it is merged and released to production. * Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code with or without AI assistance. AI-Assisted Workflows * Create clear prompts, task definitions, and acceptance criteria to effectively direct AI agents on your own work. * Apply spec-driven development practices to translate requirements into structured, AI-ready specifications. * Contribute to AI agent development by helping define agent goals, tool use, and simple task flows under the guidance of senior engineers. * Review and validate AI-generated code for correctness, quality, security, and maintainability. * Apply judgment to accept, modify, or reject AI suggestions based on context and team standards. Testing and Quality * Generate and improve unit, integration, and regression tests using AI-assisted tools. * Ensure test coverage meets team standards before code is merged. * Identify and address security, performance, and reliability concern early in the development cycle. Modernization * Assist in refactoring and modernizing existing codebases using AI-assisted workflows to improve readability, maintainability, and performance. * Help identify technical debt and contribute to AI-accelerated remediation efforts under senior guidance. Collaboration * Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to learn and contribute to technical direction and quality standards. * Help maintain custom instructions and prompt engineering guidelines that support consistent, effective AI-assisted development across the team. * Continuously improve your AI-enabled engineering practices and share learnings, patterns, and tooling insights with peers. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Boost your coding productivity with Github Copilot Agent](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1542-boost-your-coding-productivity-with-github-copilot-agent) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot at SAP: Looking Back, Looking Forward!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1546-ai-pair-programming-with-github-copilot-at-sap-looking-back-looking-forward) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [13 AI Tools for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/302-13-ai-tools-for-developers)