Senior Java Developer Job at Charles Schwab (Ann Arbor)

Senior Java Developer

Charles Schwab

Location:
United States , Ann Arbor ▼
Southlake

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

140000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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). As a Senior Java Developer supporting the thinkorswim® Mobile platform, you’ll play a critical role in evolving the backend application that power our iOS and Android trading experiences. You’ll work within a highly collaborative engineering environment focused on building and sustaining mission‑critical, high‑performance systems where scale, stability, security, and resiliency are essential. This role offers meaningful technical ownership—shaping system design, influencing architectural direction, and partnering closely with product and business stakeholders to translate complex needs into reliable solutions.

Job Responsibility:

Design and enhance Java‑based application
Contribute to architecture and design discussions
Proactively identify technical risks across interconnected systems
Apply analytical thinking to solve ambiguous, cross‑system challenges
Use operational insights and metrics to guide decisions and outcomes
Collaborate across enterprise teams to resolve production issues
Mentor engineers to strengthen technical and domain expertise

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
6+ years of hands‑on experience designing and developing Java / J2EE applications across client‑ and server‑side environments
Strong foundation in object‑oriented analysis and design, distributed systems, real‑time processing, and relational databases
Experience building and maintaining backend application with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and security
Hands‑on experience with common Java frameworks (such as Spring or Hibernate) and modern development practices within Agile environments, including test‑driven development
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across multiple environments and operating platforms
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical partners
Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence outcomes beyond immediate responsibilities

Nice to have:

Experience working with concurrency and multithreaded, low‑latency systems
Background in Java performance tuning, garbage collection, and scaling high‑throughput applications
Experience designing and exposing APIs or shared frameworks used by multiple teams
Familiarity with CI/CD and automation tooling and modern build pipelines
Exposure to cloud platforms, including Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)
Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership within a team

What we offer:

401(k) with company match
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Expiration:
June 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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