Java Developer - Client Central Technology

Charles Schwab; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and volunteering time

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab in Southlake, Texas is seeking a lead engineer to drive significant transformation by modernizing legacy systems and improving client service workflows. In this role, you will lead initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaboratively deliver high-quality web platforms integrating modern technologies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and extensive experience with Java, Spring, Angular, and cloud developments. A competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) match and paid parental leave, is offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years building large-scale, highly available systems using Java and Spring.
• 4+ years working with containers and microservices in cloud environments.
• Experience with Angular, including component-based architecture, RxJS, and routing.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery for smaller initiatives end-to-end.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and architects.

Skills

Java

Spring

Angular

Cloud development

Microservices

CI/CD pipelines

MongoDB

Redis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field

Tools

PCF

AWS

GCP

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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 Southlake, TX.

Joining this team places you at the center of a platform transformation—modernizing a legacy system into a scalable, future-ready solution that directly improves how internal representatives serve clients. Using your problem solving and analytical thinking, you’ll help design and deliver experiences that streamline workflows and drive efficiency, including emerging AI-driven capabilities that enhance how work gets done across the business. As part of this effort, you’ll contribute to building internal frameworks that are being adopted more broadly, giving your work meaningful and lasting impact beyond a single application.

Within the Sales and Service Technology domain, you’ll partner with engineers, product owners, and architects to deliver modern web platforms that integrate Angular-based user interfaces with Java-driven services. By applying collaboration and communication skills, you’ll help align priorities, navigate dependencies, and deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions across teams.

You’ll lead delivery for smaller initiatives end-to-end—translating requirements into scalable designs, guiding development, and ensuring reliable outcomes in production. At the same time, you’ll mentor and support junior engineers, sharing knowledge, providing feedback, and helping grow team capability over time. Success in this role comes from applying sound technical judgment, adaptability, and a strong sense of ownership to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 6+ years building large-scale, highly available systems using Java, Spring, cloud development, and web services supporting high-volume transactions
• 4+ years working with containers and microservices in cloud environments
• 4+ years of professional experience with Angular, including component-based architecture, RxJS, routing, unit/E2E testing, and performance tuning
• 4+ years delivering applications through CI/CD pipelines with a focus on quality and reliability
• 2+ years of experience with PCF, AWS, and/or GCP
• 2+ years working with databases such as MongoDB, Aerospike, Redis, and SQL Server
• Demonstrated ability to apply object-oriented design principles and problem solving skills to develop scalable, maintainable solutions
• Proven ability to collaborate across product management, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver shared outcomes
• Experience coordinating work across distributed teams and managing dependencies in an agile environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying modern architecture and development standards within distributed systems
• Understanding of design patterns and how to apply them to improve system scalability and maintainability
• Experience with .NET technologies (e.g., C#, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs)
• Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools or automation to enhance engineering productivity
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD), QA automation, and quality-first engineering practices
• Ability to create clear technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and design specifications
• Experience working in Agile environments and using tools such as Jira and Confluence

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