Software Developer

Charles Schwab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + Sabbatical

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab in Chicago, IL is seeking a Software Engineer to join Schwab Technology Services. You will contribute to next-generation applications that power investment management and trading, with hands-on development in an Agile and DevOps environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of enterprise Java experience, familiarity with Spring Boot, REST/JSON, and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration and delivering high-quality software for front-office

Qualifications

• University degree required; advanced degrees and professional certifications are a plus.
• At least 3 years of professional experience developing enterprise applications using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, SQL Server, JSON, REST.
• Recent experience in Agile teams.
• Some experience with cloud platforms; GCP or AWS a plus.
• Experience with services-based software for portfolio optimization is a plus.
• Financial domain experience with options trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality software solutions in an Agile/DevOps environment.
• Lead components of moderate complexity and provide technical design input.
• Collaborate with teams across Investment Management, Capital Markets and Trading.
• Support on-site collaboration and on-site work in Chicago.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring Boot

SQL Server

REST

JSON

Agile

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Certifications (optional)

Tools

GCP

AWS

Cloud Foundry

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 (STS) enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technological products and services as a part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning. Schwab Asset Management Solutions (SAMS) Technology is part of the STS organization which is responsible for the company’s use of information technology including all telecommunications, operations and client and business applications.

SAMS Technology is aligned to support the technology needs of SAMS which is the investment advisor for Schwab’s proprietary mutual funds, referred to as the Schwab Funds; and it includes Schwab’s exchange-traded funds, referred to as the Schwab ETFs.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing delivery environment. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, organized, and experienced technologist who can work as part of a team building next generation of applications that power the future of Investment Management, Capital Markets and Trading.

The role includes the hands‑on development role, building a client driven technology organization. The role entails full Agile and DevOps model in partnership of SAMS business—designs/develops software solutions and business process solutions based on business needs. Lead application components of moderate complexity. Provide technical design input in overall project. Focus on quality based on Schwab’s standards.

What you have

This role requires a highly motivated, organized and experienced business focused technology individual with a proven record of software delivery to a front office investment management business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required: A university degree from a well-respected academic institution; advanced degrees in Information management, Computer Science, Business Administration and/or other professional certifications are a plus
• Required: At least 3-years of professional experience developing enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Springboot, SQL Server, JSON, REST
• Required: Recent experience working in Agile teams
• Required: Some experience with cloud/ cloud foundry platform; GCP or AWS will be a plus
• Desired: Experience in building services-based software for portfolio optimization using industrial optimization products like Axioma, Gurobi, etc.
• Plus: Any experience in the Financial domain with Options strategies and trading will be great plus

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