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**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 power of collaboration and value being together in the office, which is why this role is based on-site in our Austin, TX office. Joining Schwab means joining a company committed to transforming the financial industry and putting clients at the center of everything we do. Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as a part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning. Are you excited about contributing to the next wave of innovation in financial services? Schwab's AI Engineering & Ops team is seeking a talented and driven **Java Web Application Engineer** to help build scalable, high-quality solutions that enhance decision-making and elevate client experiences. In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic team supporting emerging AI initiatives that are foundational to Schwab's digital transformation. You'll engage in a balanced mix of design leadership and hands-on development, contributing to cloud-first architectures and modern engineering practices. **What You'll Do:** + Collaborate on AI/ML-focused projects that drive business impact and client value. + Lead by example in applying development best practices and maintaining high code quality. + Mentor peers and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. + Influence architectural decisions and contribute to the evolution of Schwab's engineering ecosystem. **Why This Role Matters:** This is more than a coding position-it's an opportunity to reimagine how technology supports financial services. You'll help shape ethical, innovative, and resilient AI solutions that align with Schwab's commitment to responsible technology. **What you have** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field + 3+ years' experience leading code reviews, driving code quality, maintaining best practices for software engineering, and ensuring test-driven development + Minimum of 5+ years designing and deploying software in the cloud (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) + 5+ years' experience in Java programming with hands-on experience in web application development + 3+ years' experience with the development and deployment of microservices + 3+ years' experience demonstrating professional integration with complex data sets, databases and SQL + Minimum 5+ years demonstrating the following critical skills or expertise in a professional senior level software engineering role: + Critical-thinking and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and understand data + A mindset for continuous improvement, agility, and ownership, with an emphasis on innovation and change management + Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail + Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment + Demonstrates ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams to define, build, and release high-quality features + Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies as well as to continuously improve individual skills and knowledge + Familiarity with web technologies and frameworks like Spring Boot or Angular is a plus **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's of Science or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or a related field + Skills and experience with cloud infrastructure such as Cloud Foundry, AWS, Azure, or GCP + Demonstrated expertise of database design and development (SQL and NoSQL) + Proven understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and microservices architecture + Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, Terraform, etc.) + Skills and experience with security protocols, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and compliance frameworks relevant to the financial services industry + Skills and experience developing and maintaining a robust monitoring framework that tracks performance metrics and logs critical events to ensure high availability and reliability + Demonstrated expertise testing and debugging to ensure the delivery of high-quality software + Understanding of how to establish and test disaster recovery plans that ensure rapid restoration of services and implement failover mechanisms and redundant systems **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'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 Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.

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