Java Application Developer
Your Opportunity
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.
Do you want to be a part of the Emerging AI Capabilities team at Schwab building the next generation innovations and solutions that shape the future of financial technology? You will support Emerging AI solutions that will be foundational in supporting Business decision making and enhancing client experiences.
At Charles Schwab, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated seasoned Application Developer with expertise in Java and Angular UI within the Data and Rep Technology (DaRT) organization to support our ambitious AIML focused initiatives. This role sets the stage for revolutionary advancements in how we leverage data and AI on our modern platforms, involving the development of high-quality, high-performance, and scalable software in a fast paced, Agile environment. The ideal candidate will balance design, leadership, and hands-on focused coding.
What you’re good at
Application Development:
- Hands-On Coding: Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using Java and related technologies.
- Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, following best practices and coding standards.
- Testing and Debugging: Participate in testing and debugging activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
- Collaboration: Work closely with senior developers, designers, and other team members to implement new features and enhance existing ones.
- Learning and Development: Continuously improve your skills and knowledge through hands-on experience and ongoing learning opportunities.
Operational Excellence:
- Monitoring and Logging: Develop and maintain a robust monitoring framework that tracks performance metrics and logs critical events. Use this data to drive continuous improvement and ensure high availability and reliability.
- Security and Compliance: Support the implementation of comprehensive security protocols and compliance measures across all development. Regularly review and update these protocols to mitigate risks and respond to evolving threats.
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Establish and test disaster recovery plans that ensure rapid restoration of services in the event of outages or other disruptive incidents. Maintain business continuity by implementing failover mechanisms and redundant systems.
What you have
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- A technical background with 5+ years’ experience that includes proficiency with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficient in Java programming with hands-on experience in web application development
- Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Spring or Angular is a plus.
- Understanding of databases and SQL.
- Critical-thinking and strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze and understand data.
- Familiar and comfortable with agile development techniques.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team and with cross-functional technical and business teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or knowledge of database design and development (SQL and NoSQL).
- Experience or knowledge with cloud infrastructure such as Cloud Foundry, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong understanding of security protocols, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and compliance frameworks relevant to the financial services industry.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. 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
What you are good at
What you have
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- A technical background with 5+ years’ experience that includes proficiency with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficient in Java programming with hands-on experience in web application development
- Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Spring or Angular is a plus.
- Understanding of databases and SQL.
- Critical-thinking and strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze and understand data.
- Familiar and comfortable with agile development techniques.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team and with cross-functional technical and business teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or knowledge of database design and development (SQL and NoSQL).
- Experience or knowledge with cloud infrastructure such as Cloud Foundry, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong understanding of security protocols, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and compliance frameworks relevant to the financial services industry.
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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