Senior Java Developer

TIAA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Developer to design, develop, and optimize software solutions for the firm’s IT platform. You will analyze business requirements, write complex code, and conduct thorough testing as a subject matter expert in Applications Development & Support.

The role requires strong Java/J2EE experience, UI framework knowledge, and collaboration across IT and business teams to deliver end-to-end technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java/J2EE development experience.
• Experience with UI frameworks including HTML/JS/JSP/HTML5/Ajax/CSS3/Angular.
• Experience with AI Code Assist and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot advanced technical solutions meeting business needs.
• Collaborate with IT and Business partners to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Perform complex coding and test components per standards and plans.
• Investigate defects and debug runtime issues to improve performance.
• Maintain and fix defects identified in production or development."

Skills

Java & J2EE (Java 8+)

UI frameworks (HTML/JS/JSP/HTML5/Ajax

AI Code Assist

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Maven/Gradle

Job description

Sr Developer

The Senior Developer programs and configures software to meet TIAA business needs. Under limited supervision, this job identifies and analyzes business software needs, writes complex code to optimize the performance and efficiency of the organization's IT platform/infrastructure and conducts testing to ensure programs are functioning properly. This job is considered a subject matter expert in the Applications Development & Support area.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Interprets written business requirements and technical specification documents to design and develop advanced technical solutions that meet business needs in financial industry.
• Collaborates with IT and Business partners to design, develop, and troubleshoot end to end technical solutions.
• Performs complex coding to written technical specifications.
• Tests the resulting coding components in accordance with company standards and as defined in approved testing plans.
• Investigates, analyzes and documents reported defects - raising issues as appropriate.
• Analyzes run time profiles to debug errors that may exist.
• Solves complex defects that arise through own work or the work of others
• Performs maintenance programming and correction of identified defects.

Qualifications

• 5 Years Required; 7 Years Preferred
• University (Degree), Preferred
• Additional Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree
• Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
• Preferred Education University (Degree)

Career Level

8IC

Required Skills:

• 6 or more years of experience with Java and J2EE development with Java 8 and higher
• 3 or more years of experience with UI frameworks (HTML or Java Script or JSP or HTML5 or Ajax or CSS3 or Angular 4 and higher)
• Experience with AI Code Assist.
• Experience with SQL

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of OO design and programming
• Build Tool Experience (Maven/Gradle)
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Team player with good organizational, analytical and logical skills.
• Understanding of the web browsers and web applications
• Verbal and written communication skills

Related Skills

Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Operating Systems Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-08-21

Base Pay Range:

$105,000/yr - $136,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we are a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we are not just another legacy financial services firm. We are fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

We are on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways-because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain