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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** TD Ameritrade
- **Location:** Southlake, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,002.0 - $109,990.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Hibernate (Java), Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Containerization, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.schwabjobs.com/job/southlake/java-software-engineer/33727/95865188544

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
 * 3+ years of professional experience in Java software development.
 * Strong proficiency in Java SE/EE, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and RESTful web services.
 * Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
 * Hands-on experience designing and building APIs.
 * Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
 * Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
 * Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

 * Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS is a plus.
 * Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
 * Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
 * Experience with microservices architecture is highly desirable.
 * Experience with trading and/or high-volume, high-availability systems.

## Description

Thematic Core Services team seeks an experienced and highly skilled mid-level Java Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications using Java technologies.

 * Design, develop, test, and deploy robust Java-based applications and services.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and QA engineers, to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
 * Mentor and guide junior developers, perform code reviews and share best practices.
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code for performance, reliability, and scalability.
 * Stay up to date with emerging Java technologies and frameworks, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.
 * Contributed to the documentation of software architecture, design decisions, and processes.
 * Ensure adherence to software development standards and security best practices


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