Backend Software Engineer — Real-Time Trading Platform

The Charles Schwab Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase program

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

The Charles Schwab Corporation in Ann Arbor is seeking a Specialist Software Engineer to join our thinkorswim backend team. You will develop real‑time market data services and analytics at scale, delivering high‑performing backend solutions with ownership in an agile environment alongside cross‑functional engineering, product, and technology teams.

We offer a collaborative in‑person culture with on‑site work in our Michigan location, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years of thinkorswim ecosystem experience.
• 2+ years Java/J2EE client- and server-side development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver backend software in an Agile Scrum team.
• Collaborate with product owners and cross-functional stakeholders to define and refine software requirements, including decomposing stories, designing features, and prioritizing technical work.
• Support and triage application issues, participating in production support and release activities to help build resilient, secure systems that minimize client impact.
• Deliver and maintain high-quality backend services by applying sound engineering practices that support performance, scalability, and long-term reliability.

Skills

Java/J2EE

OOA/OOD

Concurrency

Spring

Unix/Linux

Windows

APIs design

Backend ownership

Relational DBs

Messaging systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Gradle

Maven

TeamCity

JUnit

Job description

The Charles Schwab Corporation in Ann Arbor is seeking a Specialist Software Engineer to join our thinkorswim backend team. You will develop real‑time market data services and analytics at scale, delivering high‑performing backend solutions with ownership in an agile environment alongside cross‑functional engineering, product, and technology teams.

We offer a collaborative in‑person culture with on‑site work in our Michigan location, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package