Lead Java Software Engineer

Charles Schwab; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Sabbatical after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Schwab in Phoenix is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for retirement technology platforms. You will design scalable Java applications using microservices and REST APIs, guide architecture, modernize legacy systems, and mentor engineering teams to deliver secure, resilient solutions.

You’ll work with Spring Boot, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and cloud platforms, applying DevOps and CI/CD practices while partnering with product, cybersecurity, and operations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Enterprise application development experience using Java/J2EE and OO design.
• Ability to design, build, modernize, and support scalable Java apps with Microservices and REST APIs.
• Demonstrated technical leadership through architecture guidance, design and code reviews, mentoring, and cross-team influence.
• Strong systems engineering experience for secure, resilient, highly available solutions.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Splunk, and cloud-based platforms.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, production deployment discipline, and SDLC improvements.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Ability to partner with product, architecture, cybersecurity, and operations to translate requirements into secure tech.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable Java applications and modernize legacy platforms.
• Guide architecture decisions and conduct code/design reviews.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product, cybersecurity, and infrastructure stakeholders.
• Ensure secure, resilient, and high-quality technology delivery.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Microservices

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Cloud Platforms

DevOps

CI/CD

SQL/Oracle/PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Grafana

Google Cloud

Pivotal Cloud Foundry

BDD

TDD

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 enables the future of how clients manage their money by delivering reliable, secure, and innovative technology products that support investing, financial planning, and retirement services.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide hands‑on technical leadership for mission‑critical retirement technology platforms that support millions of client transactions and retirement accounts.

In this role, you will use Java, Technical Leadership, Systems Engineering, Microservices, Cloud Services Management, REST APIs, DevOps, and Developing Others to design scalable solutions, guide architecture decisions, modernize legacy platforms, strengthen operational stability, and mentor engineering teams. Your work will directly support Schwab’s ability to deliver secure, resilient, and high‑quality technology solutions that help clients plan for and manage their financial futures.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Demonstrated enterprise application development experience using Java/J2EE and object-oriented engineering practices.


• Ability to design, build, modernize, and support scalable Java applications using Microservices, REST APIs, and cloud‑ready architecture patterns.


• Demonstrated Technical Leadership through architecture guidance, design reviews, code reviews, mentoring, and cross‑team technical influence.


• Strong Systems Engineering experience designing secure, resilient, highly available solutions that support business‑critical platforms.


• Strong Experience with Spring Boot, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Splunk and cloud‑based platforms.


• Experience applying DevOps practices, CI/CD principles, production deployment discipline, and continuous improvement across the SDLC.


• Experience with database technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or equivalent relational database platforms.


• Ability to partner effectively with product, architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, operations, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into secure and maintainable technology solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, retirement services, brokerage, banking, or another highly regulated industry.


• Experience leading modernization initiatives, cloud migration, legacy platform transformation, or platform evolution efforts.


• Experience with Docker, Grafana, Google Cloud, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, BDD, or TDD.


• Experience developing event‑driven or asynchronous applications on cloud platforms.


• Experience establishing engineering standards, architecture governance practices, technical design patterns, and review processes.


• Experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools or modern software engineering practices to improve developer productivity and solution quality.


• Learning Opportunities


• In this role, you will continue developing deeper expertise in retirement technology platforms, enterprise architecture practices, cloud‑ready modernization, production resiliency, and secure software delivery. You will also strengthen your ability to influence architecture decisions across teams, partner with enterprise stakeholders, and guide engineers through complex modernization and delivery efforts.

Skill Development Values

Schwab values continuous learning, technical excellence, collaboration, and growth. This role offers meaningful opportunities to expand your leadership influence, deepen your engineering craft, and contribute to platforms that support clients’ long‑term financial goals. You will be part of a team that values integrity, service, innovation, accountability, and shared success.

"In addition to the salary range, this role is also 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