Sr Full Stack Java Engineer - Workplace Services Engineering

Charles Schwab; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab's Workplace Services Engineering team is seeking a highly skilled full-stack Sr. Software Engineer (Java/Angular) to design, build, and maintain secure Java-based systems that support our critical PCIS business functions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in Java (Spring Boot), 2+ years in Angular, strong SQL Server and Oracle experience, and a proven track record delivering production systems in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Java (Spring Boot) development and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and implementation of cross-functional systems.
• Leverage AI tools to improve code quality and testing.
• Coach an Agile Java team across frontend and backend (Spring Boot, PCF).
• Ensure code quality, test coverage, and coding best practices.
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback.
• Lead PoC projects to establish reusable patterns.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and drive architecture decisions.
• Prepare design documents and obtain approvals from the architecture team.
• Champion security by reducing vulnerabilities and promoting reusability.
• Write unit tests for all code.
• Create CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, GitHub Actions) for PCF.
• Follow guidelines for best development practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful services

Microservices

SQL Server

Oracle

Angular

CI/CD

Testing

Agile

Security

PCF

Tools

Bamboo

GitHub Actions

PCF

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).

Workplace Services Engineering (WSE) is an organization within Schwab Technology Services that is embarking on a major transformation. We support Workplace Services, and we’re shaping the future of how people experience financial well‑being at work. We partner with leading employers to deliver innovative retirement, equity, and workplace financial solutions that help millions of participants build stronger financial futures. This is a fast‑growing, high‑impact business where scale meets purpose—where your work directly influences how people plan, save, invest, and succeed.

As a key growth engine for the firm, we’re investing more than ever to expand our capabilities, modernize platforms, and elevate the experiences we deliver to employers and their employees. Our teams work at the intersection of technology, service, and financial expertise—supporting workplace clients with solutions that scale, adapt, and deliver meaningful outcomes. Here, your ideas help shape what’s next for workplace financial services. If you’re energized by solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and making a real difference in the workplace services industry, you’ll find your place here.

We are seeking a highly skilled full-stack Sr. Software Engineer (Java/Angular) to design, build, and maintain secure Java based systems that support our critical PCIS business functions. The ideal candidate delivers high quality, efficient, and testable code while adhering to established architectural standards. This role is well suited for someone who demonstrates strong technical expertise, a commitment to continuous improvement with AI tools, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, development, and implementation of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems.
• Proactively leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance code quality, automate testing, and drive innovation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Take a lead role in coaching an Agile Java team, including both frontend and backend technologies like Spring Boot and PCF.
• Ensure all deliverables meet established standards for code quality, unit test coverage, and best coding practices for all code implementations.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Lead the development of Proof-of-Concept projects to establish reusable development patterns.
• Participate in various Agile ceremonies and lead technology solutioning across a large team.
• Prepare high-level design, system design documents, and architecture documentation, and obtain necessary approvals from the architecture team.
• Act as a security champion for the team by evaluating, guiding, and ensuring the delivery of vulnerability-free code, eliminating security gaps, and promoting reusability, flexibility, and performance.
• Write unit test cases for all code implementations.
• Create Bamboo and GitHub Actions pipelines for CI/CD into PCF environments
• Follow all guidelines for best development practices.

What you have

• 8+ years of hands-on software development with Java (Spring Boot preferred), RESTful services, and microservice patterns.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience actively writing and reviewing Java code.
• 5+ years of strong SQL and schema design with SQL Server (query optimization, indexing, transactions); working familiarity with Oracle.
• 2+ years of hands-on software development with Angular
• Demonstrated success delivering production systems in Agile teams; comfortable owning features end‑to‑end from design through production support.
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing (unit/integration/API/contract), CI/CD pipelines, artifact/version management, and branch strategies.
• Practical implementation of resiliency, performance budgeting, and observability (metrics/logging/tracing) in distributed services.
• Clear communicator who can explain trade‑offs to engineers and product partners; proven ability to lead through code, patterns, and example.
• Familiarity with Scrum events and scaled ceremonies (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, I&A); comfortable estimating, slicing, and improving flow.

In addition to the salary 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance