Senior Java Backend Engineer – Thinkorswim Platform (Hybrid)

Charles Schwab; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Sabbatical after 5 years of service

Job summary

Schwab in Ann Arbor is seeking a Senior Java Developer to advance the backend powering our thinkorswim mobile trading experiences. You will own critical services, shape system design, and collaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable solutions.

You'll design and refine Java-based applications, contribute to architecture discussions, and address cross-system challenges with data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing Java / J2EE applications across client- and server-side environments.
• Strong foundation in object-oriented analysis and design, distributed systems, real-time processing, and relational databases.
• Experience building and maintaining backend application with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and security.
• Hands-on experience with common Java frameworks (such as Spring or Hibernate) and modern development practices within Agile environments, including test-driven development.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes beyond immediate responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve Java-based backend components and services.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and design decisions for scalable systems.
• Proactively identify technical risks across interconnected systems and mitigate them.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate needs into reliable solutions.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring/Hibernate

Distributed systems

SQL databases

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

CI/CD tooling

PCF (Pivotal Cloud Foundry)

Job description

Schwab in Ann Arbor is seeking a Senior Java Developer to advance the backend powering our thinkorswim mobile trading experiences. You will own critical services, shape system design, and collaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable solutions.

You'll design and refine Java-based applications, contribute to architecture discussions, and address cross-system challenges with data-driven decisions.