Director, Principal Architect - Schwab Data

Your Opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).

Are you passionate about architecting next-generation data solutions that deliver incredible value to clients? Do you thrive on pushing boundaries, constantly seeking opportunities, and crafting innovative, pragmatic solutions? Are you excited to embrace emerging technologies to build highly scalable, and resilient data capabilities? If you want to be part of a transformation journey that shapes the future of data ecosystem to support both current and future business, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Join us in an exciting role where you can unleash your potential, expand your expertise, and make a lasting impact in the fast-paced and fast-growing financial industry.

At Schwab, the Data Architecture team delivers forward-thinking solutions to build highly available, scalable, and reliable platforms, enabling business stakeholders to make informed decisions to help clients own their financial futures. We are seeking an innovative thought leader to join our dynamic architecture team, where you will be instrumental in architecting, designing, guiding, and governing the implementation of the next generation client data ecosystem. This role will involve shaping architecture strategy to modernize existing client data ecosystem using modern data patterns and technologies. You will develop comprehensive data blueprints with 3-5 years roadmaps, collaborate closely with enterprise governance teams to ensure compliance with the Schwab technology standards, proactively identify potential solution risks and create mitigation strategies. Additionally, you will mentor development teams, ensuring solutions align with the reference architecture and drive forward our long-term vision.

This will be a great opportunity to work with highly talented technologists who bring a lot of energy, focus and fresh ideas that support our mission to provide value by seeing the world "Through Clients' Eyes"

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
• 10+ years' experience in data integration strategies (Batch, real-time and near real-time), database technologies (including SQL, NoSQL and Graph), data analytics, data modeling and data observability
• 8+ years' experience architecting and designing enterprise scale data solutions for transactional data in a highly regulated environment
• 8+ years' experience in designing Master Data and Operational data platforms
• 8+ years demonstrated senior-level critical-thinking, problem-solving and decision-making
• 8+ years demonstrated experience working with cross-functional team collaboration including engineering, product, business and executive leadership
• 5+ years demonstrated experience communicating and presenting strategic updates to senior level leadership
• 5+ years of experience implementing various agile development techniques
• 3+ years' demonstrated proficiency in developing data standards and best practices
• 3+ years' experience in cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS
• 3+ years' experience in migrating legacy transactional/operational data solutions to cloud
• 3+ years' experience with emerging data technologies and patterns

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
• Knowledge and skills in designing rules/decision engines
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools like Bitbucket, Bamboo, Github, Jenkins, Cloud build
• Functional knowledge of financial banking, stock brokerage or insurance domains
• Attitude that fosters continuous learning and innovation

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.