Sr. Developer - Options Overlay

RiseMe; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwab Technology Services seeks a Sr. Developer to deliver high-quality Java enterprise applications in a fast-paced Agile environment. You will work across Investment Management, Capital Markets and Trading to implement scalable solutions that power Schwab’s client offerings.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to Schwab’s quality standards while leveraging modern cloud and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• University degree from a respected institution; advanced degrees a plus.
• At least 4 years of professional Java/J2EE/Springboot/SQL Server/JSON/REST development experience.
• Recent experience working in Agile teams.
• Some cloud experience; GCP or AWS a plus.
• Experience with portfolio optimization tools like Axioma or Gurobi.
• Financial domain experience with options and trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality enterprise Java applications aligned with business objectives.
• Work in a fast-paced Agile and DevOps environment within SAMS Technology.
• Lead components of moderate complexity and contribute to design and architecture.
• Collaborate with teams across Investment Management, Capital Markets and Trading.
• Ensure software quality and adherence to Schwab standards.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring Boot

SQL Server

JSON

REST

Agile

Cloud platforms

GCP

AWS

Cloud Foundry

Education

University degree

Tools

Axioma

Gurobi

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).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

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) Technologyis 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 Sr. Developer, 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.

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.

What you have

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 4-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

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.