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Java Software Engineer

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Java Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

Pay range: USD $110,100.00 - $160,000.00 / Year

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.

The mission of Corporate Risk Management is to provide an integrated risk management strategy that supports delivery of predictable financial and operational performance to produce successful client and shareholder outcomes. Corporate Risk Management provides a second line of defense for Schwab by providing independent assessments of the firm's risk by using models, controls, and systems to measure financial, operational, compliance, and legal risks to Schwab's business, employees, and customers.

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The Margin Risk Analytics team is responsible for developing and supporting risk models and applications to identify accounts and positions that have exposure to margin risk.

We are looking for a talented technical hands-on software engineer to solve challenges for both the software and data areas. In this individual contributor role, you will partner with IT engineers and quantitative modelers to support real-time systems and the quantitative library. Our Corporate Risk Management team will rely on you for the work listed below:

  • Design, develop and implement Java applications and backend services supporting risk analytics
  • Perform all development related activities to deliver a high-quality product, including writing and debugging code, reviewing pull requests, and documenting code and solution designs
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipeline for applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and enhancements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and develop solutions
  • Stay on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering, or relevant field
  • 5+ years of demonstrated real world experience with software development, data engineering
  • Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming principles
  • Knowledge of build tools like Maven or Gradle
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud platform (e.g. PCF, or AWS or GCP)
  • Familiarity with database technology (SQL, NoSQL, BigQuery)
  • 3+ years' experience in Unit/Integration testing
  • Proficiency in Git, understanding of CI/CD technologies
  • Experience working in an Agile-Scrum environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of front-end languages, Javascript framework and libraries (e.g. Angular, Typescript, CSS) is a plus
  • Ability to learn new technology
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Ability to tranlsate technical terminology for different audiences within the business
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

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

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-112093
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program