Senior Specialist Software Development & Engineering

Charles Schwab India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical insurance

retirement and savings programs

Job summary

Charles Schwab India is hiring for a software engineer who will design and build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring. You will create modern web interfaces with Angular or React, and collaborate across teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

The role involves participating in architecture discussions, implementing secure coding practices, and supporting CI/CD pipelines in a cloud-enabled setup.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of software engineering experience with full-stack application development.
• A strong background in Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring MVC, and Spring Data.
• Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven integrations.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and the Spring ecosystem.
• Build modern, responsive web applications using contemporary UI frameworks and frontend engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture, design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Develop reusable components, services, and frameworks to improve productivity and consistency.
• Integrate applications with data platforms, enterprise services, and cloud-based solutions.
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Create automated tests to improve quality and deployment confidence.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for reliable delivery.
• Analyze and troubleshoot performance issues in lower and production environments.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering to expose data via APIs and UIs.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Spring MVC

Spring Data

REST APIs

Microservices

Angular

React

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

TypeScript

Git

CI/CD

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OpenAPI/Swagger

Swagger

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Your opportunity

At Charles Schwab, our purpose is simple: we champion client's goals with passion and integrity. Guided by honesty, mutual respect and a commitment to doing what's right, we bring innovation, education, and service together to help shape financial futures. Our people are the foundation of our success - they approach their work with curiosity and collaboration, coming together to create solutions that make a meaningful impact for clients and communities. As we expand into India, we are bringing this same culture of inclusion, learning, and opportunity to new talent. Joining us means becoming part of a global team where your work matters and your future can take shape.

Our Hyderabad location is central to Schwab's growth, bringing together talented people and technology to drive innovation, scale and efficiency. Here, you will work alongside teams who create solutions that support millions of clients every day. The work you do is more than daily operations - it's a chance to experiment, learn, and build within a values-driven, supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our early growth phase and shape something new, backed by the stability and strength of a Fortune 500 company. Your impact begins on day one, and your contributions will help define our future in the region.

What you have

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and the Spring ecosystem.
• Build modern, responsive, and user-friendly web applications using contemporary UI frameworks and frontend engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in application architecture, design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Develop reusable components, services, and frameworks that improve engineering productivity and solution consistency.
• Integrate applications with data platforms, enterprise services, third-party systems, and cloud-based solutions.
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure applications comply with enterprise security, governance, and risk-management standards.
• Create automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to improve software quality and deployment confidence.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps practices that enable reliable and efficient software delivery.
• Analyze and troubleshoot application, API, and UI performance issues in lower and production environments.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to consume and expose investment and operational data through well-designed APIs and user experiences.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives.
• Participate in production support, incident management, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices across the team.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of software engineering experience with full-stack application development.
• Strong hands-on experience developing Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring MVC, and Spring DataExperience building REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven integrations.
• Strong frontend development experience using Angular, React, or similar modern web technologies.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and data-access technologies.
• Familiarity with API design, OpenAPI/Swagger standards, authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software-development practices.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within Wealth Management, Asset Management, or Financial Services organizations.
• Familiarity with investment data domains such as security master, holdings, positions, transactions, benchmarks, performance, pricing, and reference data.
• Experience building applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of event-streaming technologies such as Kafka.
• Experience developing applications that support data platforms, analytics, or reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and operational support practices.
• Experience working in a Global Capability Center (GCC) or globally distributed delivery model.
• Passion for engineering excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.

What's in it for you

At Schwab India, you're empowered to shape your future. We support your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture rooted in trust and collaboration - so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our benefits are designed to care for your wellbeing, your family, and your long-term financial security.

Our base benefits, wellbeing, and total rewards include:

• Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions
• Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more
• Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work
• Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance