Specialist, Software Development & Engineering

The Charles Schwab Corporation; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Charles Schwab Corporation in Southlake, TX is seeking a software engineer to develop APIs, batch jobs and backend capabilities for web applications. You will work on-site and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Requirements include a BS in CS, 3+ years in application software development, API experience with microservices, strong Java/J2EE/JavaScript, Spring, and Git. Knowledge of Scrum, data modeling, and software development lifecycle is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science required.
• 3+ years in application software development, API, batch jobs and backend web apps.
• 3+ years' experience in unit and regression testing.
• 2+ years API development with microservices patterns.
• Strong OOP with Java, J2EE and JavaScript.
• CS fundamentals in algorithms and data structures.
• Knowledge of DB design and data modeling.
• Spring framework and ecosystem familiarity.
• Git/GitHub and code management experience.
• Familiarity with Scrum and SDLC; self-starter with strong communication.

Skills

APIs & Backend Dev

Unit & Regression Testing

Microservices API Dev

Java/J2EE/JavaScript

CS Fundamentals

Data Modeling

Spring Framework

Git/GitHub

Scrum/SDLC

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Player

Integrity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Git

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Bamboo

Bitbucket

Job description

Your Opportunity

Schwab remains committed to providing increased visibility to career growth opportunities and job requirements. This posting announcement is part of increased transparency and while all qualified applicants will be reviewed and considered, this organization has a preferred candidate identified for this role.

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.

What you have

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Three years or more of hands-on experience in application software development, preferably developing APIs, Batch Jobs and Backend Capabilities for Web applications
• Three plus years’ experience developing unit testing and regression testing development
• Two plus years of API development experience using microservices design patterns
• Technical competency in an Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language such as Java, J2EE and JavaScript
• Strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in algorithmic thinking and design, data structures
• Strong conceptual knowledge on database design and data modeling
• Strong understanding of Spring framework and Spring ecosystem
• Strong understanding of Git, GitHub and code management
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle and frameworks such as Scrum
• Self-starter who can grasp difficult concepts quickly
• Strong programming, debugging, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, professionalism and strong work ethic with high level of integrity

Desired

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Pivotal Cloud Foundry
• Coursework and/or experience in JavaScript frameworks like Angular JS
• Coursework and/or experience developing Junit tests
• Experience or familiarity with Atlassian suite of products (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, Bitbucket)
• You are driven by innovation, understanding new tools and technologies and have a commitment to lifelong learning
• Our view of “think out of the box” doesn’t mean anything to you because for you, there is no box

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