Software Developer

Charles Schwab; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off for vacation and sabbati

Sabbatical after every 5 years

Job summary

Schwab Technology Services is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to a distributed Java-based ecosystem using microservices and modern front-end patterns. You will design and implement Angular UIs with TypeScript and collaborate with product, architecture, and SRE teams in an agile setting.

The role emphasizes on-site work with hybrid flexibility, strong emphasis on quality, accessibility, and performance, within Schwab's technology portfolio for Sales and Service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 2+ years building apps with Java, Spring, and web services.
• 1+ years using Angular with TypeScript-based framework.
• Exposure to containers and microservices in cloud environments.
• Understanding of CI/CD and cloud deployment workflows.
• Awareness of cloud platforms such as PCF, AWS, and/or GCP.
• Basic knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, Redis, or SQL Server.
• Ability to collaborate across product management, architecture, SRE, and adjacent teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop distributed Java-based application ecosystem using microservices and micro-frontend patterns.
• Build Angular user interfaces with TypeScript, RxJS, state management, and component-based architecture.
• Partner with product owners, architects, and technology teams to clarify requirements.
• Contribute across the software development lifecycle from design to production support.
• Improve front-end standards, design systems, observability, and CI/CD quality gates.

Skills

Java

Spring

Angular

TypeScript

Cloud basics

CI/CD

REST APIs

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Docker

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. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in Soutlake, TX.

Schwab Technology Services helps shape how clients manage their money by delivering innovative, reliable technology that supports our commitment to broaden access to investing and financial planning. In this role, you’ll contribute to building and improving a distributed Java-based application ecosystem that uses modern microservices and micro-frontend patterns to deliver secure, accessible, high-performance web experiences. You’ll strengthen your engineering skills by developing Angular user interfaces (including TypeScript, RxJS, state management, and component-based architecture) that integrate with Java back-end services—bringing thoughtful problem-solving to design and implementation decisions that impact client and business outcomes.

You’ll work within an agile delivery environment where collaboration is essential—partnering with product owners, architects, and technology teams to clarify requirements, align to enterprise standards, and deliver resilient solutions. Your day-to-day work will span the software development lifecycle, from solution design and development through testing, release, and production support. Along the way, you’ll apply and grow your capabilities in areas such as front-end engineering standards, design systems, observability, CI/CD quality gates, performance considerations, and accessibility practices—building judgment, adaptability, and confidence as you contribute to shared goals across the Sales and Service Technology portfolio.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 2+ years of experience (or relevant internship/academic projects) building applications using Java, Spring, and web services.
• 1+ years of experience (or relevant internship/academic projects) using Angular for front-end development (or a similar TypeScript-based framework).
• Exposure to containers and microservices concepts in cloud environments.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline concepts and cloud deployment workflows.
• Awareness of cloud platforms such as PCF, AWS, and/or GCP.
• Basic knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, Redis, or SQL Server.
• Ability to collaborate across product management, architecture, SRE, and adjacent engineering teams, with a demonstrated willingness to learn and contribute.
• Comfort working with distributed teams, including offshore partners and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated curiosity and a creative problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of common design patterns, development standards, and engineering guidelines within modern application ecosystems.
• Exposure to .NET technologies (e.g., C#, ASP.NET Core), REST APIs, and unit/integration testing practices.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools (e.g., code assistants, intelligent automation, AI-driven code analysis).
• Awareness of quality-first engineering practices such as test-driven development (TDD), QA automation, and maintaining automated test suites in CI/CD.
• Front-end framework experience or coursework beyond Angular (e.g., React, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS/Sass, responsive design, and accessibility fundamentals (WCAG).
• Interest in performance optimization concepts for web applications and contributing to technical documentation.
• Interest in, or exposure to, the financial services industry.

In addition to the base pay range, this role is also 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