Full Job Description
Your Opportunity
Schwab's newest project unites creative problem-solving and the power of technology to make investing easier, more intuitive, and accessible than today. We are part of a large organization but operate like any startup you would find in any of the well-known tech incubators across the country. We are a small and nimble team but very agile and ready to take on any problem.
Take this opportunity to work on the thinkorswim web platform. Help build the tools that top traders use to analyze and transact in fast-moving markets. Keep thinkorswim a world-class platform by delighting our clients with speed we deliver new features, but never sacrifice the quality of the product.
We want people who thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven company, who are not afraid to stretch themselves in a fun environment and focus on impact and growth.
Relevant Stack:
TypeScript
React
Redux
js
Jest Unit testing
Cypress integration testing
As a Developer IV for thinkorswim web, you will join the team as a full stack developer focused on Front End React UI development to deliver solutions for the business. This position will enable delivering high quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative and rapidly changing delivery environment. It requires highly motivated and focused developers curious to build new and innovative solutions for our Clients.
We have a robust CI/CD pipeline that has integrated automation tests. As a developer, you will write and update cypress automation tests and collaborate with the QA Engineering team with the goal of the ensuring our automation tests provide the coverage and confidence that keeps us releasing every week without sacrificing quality.
What you are good at
Lead modernized User Experience applications for our clients using React, Redux, Typescript and Node.js
Maintain and enhance existing code base and support new feature requests
Define and implement design patters for UI components
Develop generic UI components and frameworks that can be leverages across all of our UI applications.
Optimize UI and presentation services to achieve performance and scaling goals
Engage on UX to develop next generation user experiences
Analyze business problems and processes, help refine requirements and design solutions for them.
Drive continuous integration and deployment strategies leveraging tools like Jenkins/Bamboo with a DevOps philosophy
Perform level three production support activities if the level one and level two teams are not able to resolve production issues
Be a champion of new ways of collaborating with technology and business partners
Search out and evangelize new and emerging technologies including open source tools
Influence and implement improvements and efficiencies in the technical aspects of the development process
Ensure the highest quality software is developed, delivered and maintained
Be a key leader in the agile process fostering collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and transparency
Be a mentor and positive role model to junior members of the team
What you have
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Master of Computer Science
5+ years’ experience in front-end web application development with JavaScript libraries/frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
Experience developing Single Page Applications using ReactJS
Working knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment and DevOps principles. Understanding of BDD and TDD styles
Object-oriented experience using Java
2+ years demonstrated hands-on real-world experience in enterprise application development
2+ years demonstrated experience in server-side service development and expertise with enterprise integration patterns (Java and spring stack experience preferred).
Experience using Pivotal Cloud Foundry platform or similar stack. Experience with developing and deploying Cloud ready applications
2+ Experience REST API’s and experience developing 12 factor applications
Exposure to Apache Kafka/ Rabbit MQ and other messaging frameworks
2+ years demonstrated real world experience in software engineering principles, such as software design patterns
2+ years demonstrated real world experience in database principles, such as SQL, Oracle, MongoDB or Hadoop
Thorough understanding of agile software development methodologies, values and procedures
Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers
Experience building designs and reviewing them with architects
Curiosity to understand and leverage new tools and technologies
Strong desire to leverage technology to build products that "wow" users
Excellent team player with the ability to influence and negotiate
Self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
What you’ll get:
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits package
Financial Health: 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Discounts, Personalized advice, Brokerage discounts
Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer, Employee Matching Gifts Program
Everyday Wellness: Health and Lifestyle Wellness Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Food Choices, Wellness Champions
Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships
Not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life
Why work for us?
Own Your Tomorrow embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees ignite their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in reinventing a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth.
Benefits: A competitive and flexible package designed to empower you for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive and flexible package designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further.
Schwab is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status that is protected by law. Please click here to see the policy.
Why work for us?
Own Your Tomorrow embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees ignite their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in reinventing a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth.
Benefits: A competitive and flexible package designed to empower you for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive and flexible package designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further.
Schwab is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status that is protected by law. Please click here to see the policy.
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on advancing women, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.
TD Ameritrade, a subsidiary of Charles Schwab, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At TD Ameritrade we believe People Matter. We value diversity and believe that it goes beyond all protected classes, thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.