Specialist-- Software Development &… at Charles Schwab · Southlake

Summary: Charles Schwab is a leading financial services firm seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join their Advisor Services Technology organization. In this role, you will contribute to the development of web-enabled applications, collaborate with scrum teams, and enhance your technical skills in a supportive environment. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the development and enhancement of web-enabled applications under the guidance of senior engineers - Write, test, and debug code using established standards, patterns, and best practices - Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives - Support testing, deployment, and release activities through established CI/CD processes - Identify issues in code or applications and escalate design, performance, or security concerns as needed - Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand requirements and deliver assigned tasks - Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and development practices to build technical depth Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) - 0–2 years of professional or academic experience in software development, including internships, co-ops, or projects - Foundational knowledge of one or more programming languages or frameworks (e.g., Java, C#, JavaScript, or similar) - Basic understanding of web application concepts, APIs, databases, and software development lifecycle - Familiarity with testing, debugging, and version control tools - Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively on a team - Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to modern front-end or back-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React, .NET, REST APIs) - Introductory experience with relational or NoSQL databases - Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments - Experience using CI/CD pipelines or cloud-based environments in an academic or entry-level setting Required Skills: Programming languages, Web application concepts, APIs, Databases, Software development lifecycle, Testing tools, Debugging tools, Version control, Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, Curiosity