Senior Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps)

Charles Schwab Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation in Austin seeks a Lead Backend Java Engineer focused on CI/CD and DevOps for the authentication platform. You will lead hands-on coding, design scalable pipelines, and collaborate with onshore/offshore teams to drive secure, automated deployments.

The role requires 7+ years in Java, Agile, and large-scale deployments, plus experience with PCF/GCP and Kubernetes. A strong security and testing mindset is essential for rapid, reliable releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field, or related practical experience.
• 7+ years designing and deploying enterprise applications with Java/J2EE.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• 7+ years of Agile, OO analysis, design patterns, and server-side development.
• 2-3+ years with MongoDB, SAML, OAuth, REST, Kafka in transaction processing.
• CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Workflows.
• Automate build, test, security scans, and deployment workflows.
• Deploy to PCF and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Build and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments.
• Enable blue-green, canary, or rolling deployment strategies.
• Enforce CI/CD best practices around security, auditability, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on coding and coordinating with collaborators to meet deadlines and budget.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Workflows.
• Estimate development sizing and prioritize tasks with Scrum Master and product owner.
• Ensure quality through automated testing and TDD; integrate SSO across systems.
• Drive release process improvements and support team needs.
• Identify risks, mitigation plans, and maintain documentation and standards.
• Engage with onshore and offshore teams to refine development practices.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Agile

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

REST Web Services

Security Scans

Kubernetes

MongoDB

OAuth/SAML

GCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Master's degree

Tools

PCF

GCP

Helm

Kubernetes

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. Schwab is seekingdynamicLead Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps)with a passion for technology and excellence.

As part of the transformation of how the world invests, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment, developing high-quality, high-performance, and scalablesoftware. The position involves a balanced mix of design and hands-on coding, focused on our mission-critical Authentication platform.

This is an opportunity to lead at the forefront of financial technology innovation within a team that values innovative practices anddeliveringexceptional software solutions.

In this role as an individual contributor, you will be:

• You willbe requiredto do hands-on coding and coordinating with key collaborators to meet project deadlines and budget

• Design, implement, and maintainCI/CD pipelinesusingGitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows.

• Estimating development sizing and costs and collaborating with the Scrum Master and product owner for efficient task prioritization

• Ensuring quality through automated testing and TDD and integrating SSO to interconnect various internal and external systems

• Driving release process improvements,assistingthe Scrum Master with team needs, and synchronizing team efforts for seamless product releases

• Proactivelyidentifyingrisks,establishingmitigation plans, and maintaining documentation and code quality standards

• Engaging with both onshore and offshore teams to refine development practices

At Schwab,we’recommitted to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development meansyou’llget the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.

What you have

Required Qualifications and responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field OR related practical experience

• 7+ years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise applications with Java/J2EE

• 7+ years of software development experience

• 7+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Agile principles, object-oriented analysis, design patterns, and server-side application development

• 2-3+ years of experience with MongoDB, SAML, OAuth, REST Web Services,Kafkaand transaction processing environments

• Design, implement, and maintainCI/CD pipelinesusingGitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows.

• Automate build, test, security scans, and deployment workflows across multiple environments.

• Manage application deployments toPivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)andGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Build andmaintainHelm chartsfor Kubernetes-based deployments.

• Enable blue-green, canary, or rolling deployment strategies where applicable.

• Ensure pipeline reliability, scalability, and fast feedback for development teams.

• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories, secret management, and configuration management systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, deployment issues, andenvironmentinconsistencies.

• Collaborate with development, platform, and SRE teams to improve release automation and deployment standards.

• Enforce CI/CD best practices around security, auditability, and compliance.

• Autonomous, creative, and efficient problem-solver

• Excellent understanding of current Architecture and Development Standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in online security and user authentication

• Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field

• .NET experience

• Angular

• Kafka middleware

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