Senior Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps)
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. Schwab is seekingdynamicLead Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps)with a passion for technology and excellence.
As part of the transformation of how the world invests, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment, developing high-quality, high-performance, and scalablesoftware. The position involves a balanced mix of design and hands-on coding, focused on our mission-critical Authentication platform.
This is an opportunity to lead at the forefront of financial technology innovation within a team that values innovative practices anddeliveringexceptional software solutions.
In this role as an individual contributor, you will be:
- You willbe requiredto do hands-on coding and coordinating with key collaborators to meet project deadlines and budget
- Design, implement, and maintainCI/CD pipelinesusingGitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows.
- Estimating development sizing and costs and collaborating with the Scrum Master and product owner for efficient task prioritization
- Ensuring quality through automated testing and TDD and integrating SSO to interconnect various internal and external systems
- Driving release process improvements,assistingthe Scrum Master with team needs, and synchronizing team efforts for seamless product releases
- Proactivelyidentifyingrisks,establishingmitigation plans, and maintaining documentation and code quality standards
- Engaging with both onshore and offshore teams to refine development practices
At Schwab,we’recommitted to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development meansyou’llget the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.
What you have
Required Qualifications and responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field OR related practical experience
- 7+ years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise applications with Java/J2EE
- 7+ years of software development experience
- 7+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Agile principles, object-oriented analysis, design patterns, and server-side application development
- 2-3+ years of experience with MongoDB, SAML, OAuth, REST Web Services,Kafkaand transaction processing environments
- Design, implement, and maintainCI/CD pipelinesusingGitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows.
- Automate build, test, security scans, and deployment workflows across multiple environments.
- Manage application deployments toPivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)andGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Build andmaintainHelm chartsfor Kubernetes-based deployments.
- Enable blue-green, canary, or rolling deployment strategies where applicable.
- Ensure pipeline reliability, scalability, and fast feedback for development teams.
- Integrate CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories, secret management, and configuration management systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, deployment issues, andenvironmentinconsistencies.
- Collaborate with development, platform, and SRE teams to improve release automation and deployment standards.
- Enforce CI/CD best practices around security, auditability, and compliance.
- Autonomous, creative, and efficient problem-solver
- Excellent understanding of current Architecture and Development Standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in online security and user authentication
- Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field
- .NET experience
- Angular
- Kafka middleware
In addition to the salary range, this role is 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
What you are good at
What you have
Required Qualifications and responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field OR related practical experience
- 7+ years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise applications with Java/J2EE
- 7+ years of software development experience
- 7+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Agile principles, object-oriented analysis, design patterns, and server-side application development
- 2-3+ years of experience with MongoDB, SAML, OAuth, REST Web Services, Kafka and transaction processing environments
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows.
- Automate build, test, security scans, and deployment workflows across multiple environments.
- Manage application deployments to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Build and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes-based deployments.
- Enable blue-green, canary, or rolling deployment strategies where applicable.
- Ensure pipeline reliability, scalability, and fast feedback for development teams.
- Integrate CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories, secret management, and configuration management systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, deployment issues, and environment inconsistencies.
- Collaborate with development, platform, and SRE teams to improve release automation and deployment standards.
- Enforce CI/CD best practices around security, auditability, and compliance.
- Autonomous, creative, and efficient problem-solver
- Excellent understanding of current Architecture and Development Standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in online security and user authentication
- Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field
- .NET experience
- Angular
- Kafka middleware
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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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