**Your opportunity** At Schwab, you are 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 are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Principal-level API Architect to join Charles Schwab's Application Architecture team. The role will advance Schwab’s API & Service Architecture vision by creating guidance and mechanisms that enable the company to think firm-wide when considering capabilities development. You will work closely with business, product, and technology partners to translate long-term objectives into designs that fuel firm-wide reuse and convergence. The right individual will be a proactive, self-starter that enjoys and thrives when connecting people and technology to solve complex problems at-scale. You will analyze, model, and develop complex and high-level architecture plans that require the integration of multiple technologies and coordination of functional areas across the organization. If you have a passion and skill for long-term end-to-end thinking balanced with crafting architecture increments that enable value for customers now, this opportunity is for you! The Cross-Enterprise Architecture team within the Application Architecture organization is responsible for defining the building blocks and target-state cross-enterprise vision that helps Schwab avoid duplication and optimize architecture. We are an organization that values diverse and big thinking, rewards both behaviors and delivery, and focuses on growth and continuous improvement – all in support of Schwab’s mission to help clients and one another succeed. This role is a unique opportunity to join a team and company at the beginning of a multi-year platform transformation whose work will have direct impact on company direction, our customers, and our industry. **What you have** + Architecture leaderships skills enabling success in owning architecture and influencing strategic direction and vision for the future. + Desire and ability to understand diverse business domains and develop architectures that meet the current and anticipated business needs across a broad set of partners. + Ability to evaluate new technologies and know the latest industry trends. + Good judgment and the ability to handle high pressure situations. + Solid communication and presentation skills to deliver innovative ideas to executive leadership for the purposes of alignment and key decision making. + Connect the dots mentality that drives efficiencies in architectures and processes. **Required qualifications:** + Experience with and knowledge of common Architecture patterns (e.g. microservices, GoF, SOA, Event sourcing, etc.). + Experience addressing operational and non-functional concerns (e.g. horizontal & vertical scalability, performance, maintainability, load distribution, resilience, recovery, security and privacy). + Strong experience with cloud technologies and API management, preferably with knowledge of Enterprise API Management platforms. + Previous experience in a hands-on role involving the deployment of APIs at scale, preferably to cloud platforms. + Experience with DevOps Tools to manage API Lifecycle (Github and Github Actions) + Strong knowledge and experience mitigating OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks using technology products and practices. + Experience with the OpenAPI Standard. **Preferred qualifications:** + Data-driven decision competencies using analytics and insights to inform API and Integration Architecture Strategies (data analysis, charting, visualization, interpretation) + Knowledge of rate limiting and monitoring tools to gauge API performance. + Experience with DevPortal technologies to support both external and internal API developer communities. + Use of AI and LLMs to aide in modeling and management of API design. + Experience in a regulated environment working with internal audit, standards and governance practices. **What’s in it for you** At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis. We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future: + 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan + Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions + Paid parental leave and family building benefits + Tuition reimbursement + Health, dental, and vision insurance CO Salary Range: USD $180,000 - $240,000 / Year What’s in it for you: At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis. We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future: 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions Paid parental leave and family building benefits Tuition reimbursement Health, dental, and vision insurance Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected 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.