Java Software Engineer

Overview

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.

Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as a part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.

Wealth and Advice Solutions Technology (WAS Tech) is an organization within Schwab Technology Services aligned to support the technology needs of Wealth and Advice Solutions (WAS) business which is a growth area for Schwab.

This newly created role will support the future growth of the WAS business. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will enable WAS Tech to achieve consistent, predictable, high-quality delivery by implementing best practices, tools, metrics, automation frameworks, and provide oversight in the areas of software development and testing. You’ll serve as a strong and versatile hands-on technical engineer. You will deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment.

You will play a critical role in supporting key stakeholders across the WAS organization which is focused on high-net worth and ultra-high net worth retail investors. Supported business functions span Schwab’s Wealth and Investment Solutions including Schwab Wealth Advisory. You will be working with a team of talented and highly motivated technologists that strive to make technology a strategic differentiator for Schwab’s WAS business and their clients.

• Provide hands-on software development and testing oversight to enable consistent, predictable, high-quality delivery.
• Implement best practices, tools, metrics, and automation frameworks to support WAS Tech.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the WAS organization to align technology with business objectives.
• Contribute to the design and development of software solutions for Wealth and Advice Solutions.
• Participate in delivery with a Scrum-based, Agile team and ensure timely, effective communication.

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Solid understanding of core Computer Science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented design principles.
• Strong experience developing RESTful APIs with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience working with relational databases (such as SQL Server or Postgre
  
  SQL) and proficiency in SQL for data modeling and querying.
• Application development utilizing Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, including unit testing.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests.
• Understanding of Agile software development principles and experience working as part of a Scrum-based delivery team.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (such as Git Hub).
• Exposure to cloud-native enterprise applications deployed in PCF, AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting production applications.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members.
• Effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience in Wealth Management and/or Financial Services industry.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

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