Lead Java Developer

Charles Schwab Corporation; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation is seeking a senior Java Developer to join the Thematic Core Services team. You will design and deliver scalable microservices and APIs, collaborating with architects, product teams, and other engineers.

The role demands 8+ years in Java, Spring, Hibernate, REST, CI/CD, DevOps, and relational databases. A strong problem-solver with excellent communication is needed to mentor teammates and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in Java software development.
• Strong Java, Spring, Hibernate, and REST experience.
• 8+ years in enterprise app design, development, testing, deployment.
• Extensive API design and development experience.
• Extensive microservices architecture experience.
• Relational DB experience: Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• Strong OO design patterns knowledge.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum environments.
• CI/CD and DevOps experience.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Java expertise

Spring Framework

Hibernate

RESTful services

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

Hibernate

REST

CI/CD tools

Docker/Kubernetes

Relational databases (Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GC)

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 in the specified location(s).

Schwab Technology Services powers the technology solutions that help clients confidently manage their financial futures. Within Thematic Investing, you'll join a team responsible for one of Schwab's most innovative client experiences, providing investors access to curated investment themes backed by Schwab research. As a Java Developer on the Thematic Core Services team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, high-performing applications and services that support business growth and exceptional client experiences.

This role requires strong technical expertise, sound decision-making, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. You'll collaborate closely with architects, product teams, business partners, and fellow engineers to design, develop, test, and enhance modern microservices and API-driven solutions. Success in this role requires balancing technical excellence with collaboration, mentoring team members, optimizing application performance, and continuously improving development practices. Your contributions will directly influence the reliability, scalability, and evolution of Schwab's Thematic Investing platform.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of professional experience in Java software development
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and RESTful web services
• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying enterprise applications
• Extensive experience designing and building APIs
• Extensive experience developing and supporting microservices architectures
• Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and mentor less experienced developers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trading platforms and/or high-volume, high-availability systems
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or related containerization and orchestration technologies
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience contributing to software architecture and technical design decisions
• Experience optimizing applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience

In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.