Lead Java Developer

$160,000 - $190,000/Yr

The Charles Schwab Corporation - Littleton, CO

Full-time - Senior

Littleton, CO

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Offer Order (O2) team at Charles Schwab is seeking a seasoned software engineer to lead the development of their core client data platform. This role involves understanding business needs, designing effective solutions, and ensuring high-quality delivery of scalable systems that enhance customer experiences. The position is pivotal in driving strategic planning discussions, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence as the team prepares for the next iteration of their platform.

Responsibilities

• Understand the needs of the business and recommend optimal solutions based on context.
• Identify gaps and mitigate risks related to delivery, scalability, performance, security, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Participate in strategic planning discussions with technical, business, and stakeholders.
• Design effective solutions aligned with the organization's vision.
• Actively participate in product design and development sessions.
• Write efficient and easy-to-follow technical documentation.
• Review cross-team work in planning to ensure understanding of work breakdown and dependencies.
• Act as a technical lead on cross-team strategic efforts to influence decisions and alignment.
• Educate teams on testing strategies and recommend organizational testing solutions.
• Ensure economic thinking is part of the delivery execution.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence and challenge the status quo.
• Identify gaps in processes and services across environments.
• Cultivate a culture of open feedback and accountability.
• Facilitate discussions within the O2 team and ensure all voices are heard.
• Support teams on critical production issues.
• Build relationships with adjacent domains and teams.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in developing large scale software using Java, Spring framework, cloud development, and Web Services.
• 6+ years of experience working with containers and microservices in the cloud.
• 6+ years of experience in cloud deployment in a CI/CD model.
• 2+ years of experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), AWS, or GCP.
• 2+ years of experience with databases like MongoDB, Aerospike, and/or PostgreSQL.
• Prior experience in IT Transformations and system modernization initiatives from legacy to distributed platforms.
• Track record of maintaining high quality while delivering on tight schedules.
• Collaborative mindset with a bias for action to engage with all areas of the business.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including offshore teams.
• Demonstrated ability to engage subject matter experts and understand technical topics.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and creatively solve problems.
• Track record of mentoring and coaching that strengthens the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Good knowledge of messaging technologies (Rabbit MQ, Kafka, or equivalent).
• Experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Experience in Test Driven Development, QA Automation, and quality mindset.
• Proficient in developing Visio diagrams and architectural documentation.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of the tech stack and document.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology and experience in an Agile environment.
• Experience with the Atlassian tool stack (JIRA and Confluence).

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of USD $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year.
• Full-time position with opportunities for career development and mentorship.