Sr Java Developer

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).

Schwab Technology Services powers the technology solutions that help clients confidently manage their financial futures. Within Thematic Investing, you’ll join a team responsible for one of Schwab’s most innovative client experiences, providing investors access to curated investment themes backed by Schwab research. As a Java Developer on the Thematic Core Services team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, high-performing applications and services that support business growth and exceptional client experiences.

This role requires strong technical expertise, sound decision-making, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. You’ll collaborate closely with architects, product teams, business partners, and fellow engineers to design, develop, test, and enhance modern microservices and API-driven solutions. Success in this role requires balancing technical excellence with collaboration, mentoring team members, optimizing application performance, and continuously improving development practices. Your contributions will directly influence the reliability, scalability, and evolution of Schwab’s Thematic Investing platform.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional Java software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java SE/EE, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and RESTful web services.
• Experience designing and developing APIs and scalable backend applications.
• Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Demonstrated ability to apply object-oriented design principles, software design patterns, and analytical problem-solving to complex technical challenges.
• Experience collaborating across product, business analysis, quality assurance, and engineering teams in Agile or Scrum environments.
• Ability to communicate technical decisions clearly and contribute to secure, reliable, and maintainable software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Experience reviewing code, sharing engineering practices, and mentoring or developing other software professionals.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that support performance, reliability, scalability, and business outcomes.