What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Developer position at Charles Schwab?
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).
Join our Client Servicing Technology team as a Software Engineer and help build scalable, high-performing solutions that support critical business and risk management capabilities across the firm. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, business partners, and stakeholders to design, develop, and enhance enterprise applications that process high-volume transactions in a highly available environment. Your ability to solve complex technical challenges, influence solution design, and drive continuous improvement will directly support business outcomes and operational excellence. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, effective communication, and the adaptability to balance multiple priorities while working in an Agile environment. You will also play a key role in mentoring others, promoting best practices, and contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
What you have
Required Qualifications
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. 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:
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).
Join our Client Servicing Technology team as a Software Engineer and help build scalable, high-performing solutions that support critical business and risk management capabilities across the firm. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, business partners, and stakeholders to design, develop, and enhance enterprise applications that process high-volume transactions in a highly available environment. Your ability to solve complex technical challenges, influence solution design, and drive continuous improvement will directly support business outcomes and operational excellence. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, effective communication, and the adaptability to balance multiple priorities while working in an Agile environment. You will also play a key role in mentoring others, promoting best practices, and contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
What you have
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
- 2 years of experience with Java, Spring Framework, Cloud Development, Web Services (REST/SOAP), and Informatica ETL solutions supporting high-volume, highly available applications.
- 2 years of experience designing and developing enterprise-scale solutions for complex business and technology challenges.
- Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices.
- Experience in creating architecture diagrams, technical documentation, functional specifications, and automated testing solutions.
- Strong knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
- Experience with GitHub, Bamboo, Jira, and Confluence.
- Experience working with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF).
- Experience with SQL Server, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, and Kafka.
- Experience driving automation, scalability, process improvements, and feature adoption.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams, business partners, and offshore resources.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience leading technical initiatives or serving as a technical lead on complex projects.
- Experience mentoring engineers and promoting software engineering best practices.
- Strong background in enterprise architecture and solution design.
- Experience supporting risk management or financial services applications.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. 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
Salary : $108,000 - $116,000