Senior Java Developer

Charles Schwab; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation and sabbatical after 5 y

Paid parental leave and familyBenefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Client Servicing technologies team, building scalable solutions and driving client experience enhancements. You will partner across engineering, product, and business to translate complex needs into robust applications and platforms.

You will lead technically, prototype new approaches, and mentor peers while delivering reliable, high-volume services with modern engineering practices in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of team leadership experience.
• 4+ years of Java and Spring technologies experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape technical direction and architecture.
• Prototype and validate solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure reliable high-volume apps.
• Provide mentorship and architectural guidance to the team.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore developers to improve code quality.

Skills

Java

Spring

Web Services REST SOAP

CI/CD Bamboo Git

PCF Cloud

Distributed Databases

Messaging Systems

Agile

Tools

Bamboo

Bitbucket/Git

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).

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Client Servicing technologies development team, helping build and support scalable technology solutions that strengthen the client experience. You will partner with engineering, product, business, and client stakeholders to translate complex needs into thoughtful application and platform solutions while contributing to architecture, design, development, and delivery.

In this role, you will help shape technical direction, prototype and validate solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and support reliable applications handling high-volume transactions. You will apply strong engineering practices, Agile delivery, and continuous improvement while collaborating with onshore and offshore developers to improve code quality and design approaches. You will also provide technical leadership through mentoring, architectural guidance, and clear communication, helping the team make sound decisions and deliver solutions aligned with product and business priorities.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience
• 2+ years of team leadership experience
• 4+ years of experience with Java and Spring technologies, including Spring Boot
• 4+ years of experience developing Web Services, including REST and SOAP, supporting high-volume transactions in highly available environments
• 4+ years of experience with continuous build processes using Bamboo, Bitbucket/Git, or similar tools
• 3+ years of experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) or a similar cloud environment
• 4+ years of experience with distributed databases such as SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, or similar technologies
• 4+ years of experience with real-time messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, WebSphere MQ, or similar technologies
• Experience working in an Agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing application and platform architecture and clearly communicating complex technical designs
• Experience troubleshooting environmental and application issues and determining effective solutions
• Experience prototyping and validating application solutions based on business needs
• Experience coaching and mentoring engineers
• Experience collaborating across technical, product, and business teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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