Lead Java Developer

Charles Schwab; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and sabbatical after 5+

Parental leave and family building

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking an experienced Java Developer to design and deliver scalable microservices and API-driven solutions within Thematic Investing. You will collaborate with architects, product teams, and engineers to build high-performing applications and ensure reliability.

The role requires strong Java, Spring, Hibernate, REST, and microservices expertise, plus experience with CI/CD and DevOps. Expect collaboration across cross-functional teams and mentoring responsibilities in a

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 with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor less experienced developers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and enhance scalable microservices and API-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, and engineers to deliver robust software.
• Balance technical excellence with collaboration and development practices.
• Mentor junior developers and drive performance improvements.
• Contribute to reliability, scalability, and evolution of Schwab's platform.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Hibernate

RESTful web services

Microservices

Object-oriented programming

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

DevOps

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

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.

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