Technical Lead (Java)

Charles Schwab; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement benefits (EPF/NPS)

Paid time off

Education assistance

Transport and meals

Job summary

Charles Schwab’s Hyderabad team is growing, giving you the chance to build scalable, high‑availability Java services and cloud infrastructure in a dynamic, Fortune 500‑backed environment. You’ll influence design choices, own critical components, and work with offshore teams and internal stakeholders to deliver real client value.

The role emphasizes architecture, production readiness, and hands-on leadership in a fast‑paced, collaborative culture focused on learning and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, CS, or related field.
• 12+ yrs: Java, Spring, cloud, REST + SOAP web services in high-volume environments.
• 4+ yrs: real-time data and streaming.
• 3+ yrs: GCP and/or AWS/Azure.
• 3+ yrs: event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• 2+ yrs: CI/CD in a cloud deployment model.
• 1+ yr: batch/data pipelines (Spring Batch, PySpark).
• Agile + Atlassian stack (JIRA, Confluence).
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, influencing, and conflict‑resolution skills.

Skills

Java

Spring

Cloud

REST/SOAP

CI/CD

Distributed Systems

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

JIRA

Confluence

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

Required Skills :-

• Bachelor's in Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Hands‑on with GitHub Copilot and/or Claude Code in IDE/CLI workflows.
• Working knowledge of agentic and spec‑driven development — translating low‑level design (class structures, API contracts, data models) into structured specs, with custom instructions and prompt engineering to establish team‑level practices.
• Uses AI for code, tests, reviews, and automation — with clear ownership of correctness.
• Core Engineering
• 12+ yrs: Java, Spring, cloud, REST + SOAP web services in high‑volume, highly‑available environments.
• 4–6 yrs: Distributed/NoSQL DBs — PostgreSQL preferred, MongoDB, Yugabyte.
• 4+ yrs: real‑time data and streaming.
• 4+ yrs: continuous build (Bamboo, Bitbucket/Git).
• 3+ yrs: GCP and/or AWS/Azure.
• 3+ yrs: event‑driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, message queues).
• 2+ yrs: cloud deployment in a CI/CD model.
• 1+ yr: batch / data pipelines (Spring Batch, PySpark).
• Agile + Atlassian stack (JIRA, Confluence).
• Drives projects to completion — anticipates risks, proposes creative solutions.
• Experience working with vendors, offshore teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, influencing, and conflict‑resolution skills; excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Skills:-

• End‑to‑end ownership partnering with technical and business experts; develops specs spanning architecture, design, production and test environments; drives POCs to validate new technology choices.
• Strategic influence: drives data‑based decisions, leads high‑impact programs, and shapes business unit strategy and resource allocation.
• Communication & standards: delivers persuasive verbal and written communication that engages diverse audiences; upholds high standards of reliability and subject‑matter authority; raises quality benchmarks and establishes new standards of excellence

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
• Education assistance for continued learning to help you grow
• 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