Java Software Engineer

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). Schwab Technology Services (STS) enables the future of how clients manage their money by delivering innovative, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that support our commitment to democratizing investing and financial planning. As a Java Software Development Engineer supporting the CCAT organization, you will help build and evolve the Schwab Customer Identifier (SCID), the enterprise identity platform that powers a unified 360-degree view of clients across Schwab businesses. In this role, you will apply modern software engineering practices to design, develop, test, deploy, and support highly available applications that deliver measurable business and client impact. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, product partners, and business stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, influence solution design decisions, and deliver scalable solutions that improve performance, reliability, and maintainability. Success in this role requires the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment, and continuously improve engineering practices through automation, cloud technologies, and continuous delivery. You will contribute to the development of distributed applications, APIs, event-driven solutions, and cloud-aligned services that support critical business capabilities across the firm. As a member of a highly collaborative engineering team, you will leverage data-driven problem solving, continuously learn emerging technologies, and help drive innovation through modern development practices, AI-assisted engineering tools, and engineering productivity solutions. This role offers the opportunity to build solutions that directly impact Schwab clients while growing technical expertise, expanding influence, and contributing to the future of enterprise-scale software engineering. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 6+ years of experience in software engineering with Java, Spring Framework, and RESTful API development. 2+ years of experience working with relational or distributed databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Yugabyte. 2+ years of experience utilizing source control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery tools such as Git, Bitbucket, or Bamboo. 2+ years of experience developing and deploying applications in cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies to improve software development efficiency while maintaining code quality and engineering standards. Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence. Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills. Experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications across the software development lifecycle. Preferred Qualifications 1+ year of experience developing event-driven architectures using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging technologies. 1+ year of experience supporting real-time data processing or streaming applications. Experience with batch processing, data pipelines, Spring Batch, or PySpark. Proven ability to independently own and deliver features from design through production deployment. Experience participating in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions. Strong focus on software quality, test automation, and production reliability. Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning and technology innovation. 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. In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities. Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr