Sr. Java Developer
Pay range: USD $103,500.00 - $230,000.00 / 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.
Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.
At Workplace Services, we shape how businesses operate through innovation and growth-driven leadership. Our team supports all 3 business units (Designated Broker Services, Stock Plan, Retirement Business), offering exposure to diverse businesses and challenges. Using advanced cloud technologies and industry tools, we enable employees to make a meaningful impact.
We are hiring a Senior Java Developer to design, build, and maintain secure Java systems supporting key business functions. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to ongoing improvement with AI tools. Join to thrive in a creative, collaborative team focused on growth, impact, and continuous learning.
Leads medium/large projects with limited oversight surrounding trade monitoring solutions
Evaluates software industry trends and suggests improvements to processes, products and services
Leads others as a functional subject matter expert and uses deep analytical experience to propose best path forward
Identifies KPI's, designs and drives teams to implement standardized logging and monitoring frameworks.
Evolves architectural patterns, standards and best practices.
Builds reference implementations and valuable documentation.
Understands scaling, performance and availability concerns.
Software development activities related to technical design, development, unit testing, deployment and maintenance of Java/J2EE/PCF based web applications
Ability to conceptualize the best tactical approach for the team to deliver a project
Champion/ensure adherence to coding, compliance, & security standards
Participate in technical design sessions, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
Deliver software components that meet performance, resiliency, and security standards.
Evaluate and recommend new frameworks, tools, and approaches to improve team efficiency and application stability.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design artifacts and operational guides.
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Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including offshore teams
Collaborate with cross functional teams-including QA, Production Support, Architecture, and Product-to develop, troubleshoot issues and ensure successful delivery.
What you have
Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related discipline.
- Strong experience Designing and building Java enterprise applications.
- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
- 10 years of Application development experience with J2EE(Java 17 preferred), Spring framework(Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Batch) and Web Services (RESTful), RabbitMQ, KAFKA, Splunk/DataDog
- 1 year of Schwab technology domain experience gained as a current or recent contractor or employee
- Experience with MongoDB 5.0+
- Experience in Cloud deployment (PCF/other cloud platforms) in a continuous integration and continuous delivery model (CI/CD)
- Experience with the Atlassian tool stack (JIRA, Confluence)
- Experience with continuous build process using Bamboo, GitHub, CoPilot or similar AI tools
- Knowledge of Agile methodology and experience in a Scaled Agile environment
- Understands scaling, performance and availability concerns.
- Ability to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and communicate technical concepts clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with cloud native development, or containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Experience with performance engineering, monitoring, and related tooling (e.g., AppDynamics, Splunk, Grafana, PCF metrics).
Familiarity with Docker containerization, Harness
Experience with modern development practices such as test driven (TDD) or behavior driven development (BDD)
Familiarity with test frameworks like Cucumber, Selenium
Job Sub-Family Specific Competencies
- Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach
- Business AcumenBusiness AcumenBusiness AcumenAnalytical Thinking - Approaching a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach
- Business Acumen - Ability to perform with insight, acuteness, and intelligence in the areas of the industry
Make decisions and act in situations in which there is not enough information to be certain of outcome or implications of the decision - Forward Thinking - Anticipating consequences of situations and taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies
- Results Orientation - Focusing on the desired result of one's own or one's units work
Setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them - System Design and Architecture - Implementing concepts for system design, ensuring compatibility with cloud architectures, and utilizing adaptive approaches for lifecycle models and methodologies
- Software Design and Specifications - Developing software solutions that meet requirements using established design principles and standards, employing predictive or adaptive design techniques, including plan-driven or iterative/agile approaches
As part of Designated Broker Platform team, you will help build solutions for corporate clients that have a responsibility to monitor employee trading activities and proactively implement blackout windows and trade restrictions through a comprehensive approach that includes designated brokerage services, retirement and stock plan services for their employees, helping firms to proactively protect their business and employees.
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
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
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)