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Full Stack Software Engineer

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Full Stack Software Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: USD $120,000 - $150,000 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you are 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.

Personalized Investing Engineering (PIE) develops and operates Schwab's most innovative products with a primary goal of delighting our clients while empowering them to meet their financial objectives. PIE leads delivery of three products, each with a common focus on personalizing the investment experience to the needs of our customers. We invite you to learn more by visiting our product descriptions Thematic Investing, Intelligent Portfolios, and Financial Planning.

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The Thematic Investing Core Infrastructure team is looking for a talented technical hands-on Software Developer to build the core backend component of a few customer-facing interactive web applications. This position will be focused on contributing to a core trading component team in development practices, operational standards, platform evolution and platform resiliency. This role will require a high level of responsibility and accountability, and yet has a support structure vital for development growth while continuing to build and grow our Thematic Investing platforms.

We are looking for a motivated mid-level software engineer with strong skills in JavaScript, Angular, Java, Spring Boot, and test automation. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and refactoring core client services, with a focus on both feature development and testing. The ideal candidate will have experience in end-to-end testing and will play a key role in delivering high-quality software through robust test automation.

What you have

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 2-4+ years professional experience in software engineering
  • 1-2+ years of Java and JavaScript
  • 1-2+ years of test-driven development and quality automation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in JavaScript and Angular, with experience in developing reusable components and services.
  • Solid knowledge of Java and Spring Boot for backend development, with an understanding of API design and maintenance. Experience in end-to-end testing frameworks such as WebDriver and Selenium.
  • Familiarity with test automation practices and tools.
  • Experience in refactoring and maintaining legacy code to improve performance and reliability.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Develop, maintain, and refactor core client services using JavaScript(Angular) for frontend and Java(Spring Boot) for backend.
  • Implement and optimize end-to-end testing solutions to ensure seamless functionality across systems.
  • Build and maintain test automation suites for both frontend and backend components.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to identify, refactor, and maintain legacy code to ensure scalability and performance.
  • Collaborate with team members to improve the maintainability and reliability of critical client services.
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications, addressing issues in both code and infrastructure.
  • Follow agile development practices and contribute to continuous process improvement.

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

Client-provided location(s): Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2024-105012
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program