Java Software Engineer

About the role

The thinkorswim development team is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team, contributing to the development of an industry-leading desktop trading platform. This role involves deep involvement in the thinkorswim Desktop application, as well as responsibilities related to the installer, Java JRE updater, Java UI, and various backend modules.

Responsibilities

• Performs product design and troubleshooting exercises of extremely high complexity requiring extensive research and analysis
• Led system design and specification development, program logic and flow-charting, debugging, and documentation
• Makes complex design choices to be used by the development teams
• Leads complex programming tasks, providing reviews of various development tasks and documentation
• Provides analysis of problems and recommends solutions
• A key contributor in client/technology interactions in the development of technology solutions
• Interfaces with Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure teams on strategic designs and initiatives
• Traces and resolves complex problems in development and production environments

Requirements

• 3+ Years of Java, J2EE (both client and server side)
• 1+ Years experience working on the thinkorswim desktop application
• 3+ Years Experience with OOA/OOD, distributed systems/software, real time processing, relational database systems, messaging systems
• Experience working on high-transaction desktop trading systems
• Experience with concurrency & multi-threading
• Experience with scaling, Java Garbage Collection, and performance tuning
• Experience with agile, s-driven development
• Experience with Java Swing
• Experience with Unix/Linux, Windows
• Experience with build, deploy and s automation tools like Ant, Gradle, Maven and TeamCity, JUnit
• Demonstrated experience working with core business logic within applications
• Experience in developing APIs and Frameworks

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent discipline

Benefits

At Schwab, we believe in empowering our employees to shape their futures. We support your professional growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility model allows you to balance your career with your personal life, serving our clients and colleagues, while also fostering a sense of community and belonging. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to take care of you – both now and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off 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