Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

Charles Schwab; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation and volunteering

Sabbatical after 5 years (eligible)

Parental leave and family benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Hybrid/remote work flexibility

Job summary

Charles Schwab seeks an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and modernize cloud-ready applications for Research. You’ll work on end-to-end solutions, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proofs-of-concept adopted into the enterprise tech stack.

You’ll leverage Java, Springboot, REST APIs, and cloud platforms, collaborating with architects while practicing DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 24 months of related experience in designing and developing Java, Springboot microservices and event-driven platforms.
• Experience building scalable RESTful APIs and working with SQL/NoSQL databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab and Kotlin; web tech such as Angular/JavaScript; and cloud-ready app development on PCF or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and drive next-gen cloud-ready applications for Research enterprise solutions.
• Lead modernization projects to improve user experience and collaborate with technical architects.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to proofs of concept for enterprise adoption.
• Enable CI/CD with Bamboo/GitHub and DevOps practices; perform production support if needed.
• Research new technologies, open-source tools, and fintech concepts with Enterprise Architects.
• Engage in Agile methods and use JIRA/Confluence for project tracking.

Skills

Java

Springboot

REST APIs

Python

Kotlin

Angular

JavaScript

Agile methodologies

Jenkins

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

RabbitMQ

MS SQL Server

Oracle DB

MongoDB

Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)

Linux Virtual Machines

Jenkins/Bamboo

SonarQube

Veracode

JIRA & Confluence

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.

Duties: Design, develop, and drive next-generation, cloud-ready applications for Research enterprise solutions targeting Schwab consultants and clients. Participate in ground-up modernization projects to improve the user experience and collaborate with technical architects to develop modern technical architectures. Lead or participate in projects and mentor junior staff. Lead or participate in developing cutting-edge proofs of concept to be adopted into the enterprise tech stack. Analyze business problems and processes, help refine requirements, and design solutions. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to research innovative concepts in the FinTech space. Drive continuous integration and deployment strategies, leveraging tools like Jenkins/Bamboo with a DevOps philosophy. Perform level three production support activities if level one and level two teams are unable to resolve production issues. Search out and evangelize new and emerging technologies, including open-source tools.

Starting compensation for this location depends on related experience. Annual bonus opportunity and other eligible earnings are not included in the range(s) above. We offer a competitive benefits package, see below for details.

What you have

We offer competitive pay and benefits. Starting compensation depends on related experience. Annual bonus and other eligible earnings are not included in the ranges above. Benefits include: 401(k) w/ company match; employee stock purchase plan; paid vacation, volunteering, 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; hybrid/remote work schedule available for eligible positions (subject to Schwab’s internal approach to workplace flexibility).

Job Requirements: Requires Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 24 months of experience in a related occupation.

Experience must include 24 months of experience involving the following: Designing and developing Java, Springboot microservices and eventdriven platforms, building scalable, high-performance RESTful APIs with enterprise integration patterns using RabbitMQ; SQL and No SQL Databases including MS SQL Server, Oracle DB, and Mongo DB; Financial services with focus of Asset, Wealth Management & Investment Research domains; Supporting investment research capabilities in Python, Matlab and Kotlin coding languages; Building responsive, user-focused applications with Angular and JavaScript; Developing and deploying cloud-ready applications on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) or similar cloud platforms for investment solutions, developing and deploying applications on Linux Virtual Machines; CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo and GitHub; and static code analysis tools including Sonarqube, Veracode; and Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools including JIRA and Confluence.

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