Associate - Java Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Charles Schwab scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
Thematic Investing Engineering is transforming how clients invest by delivering technology solutions that help investors access market themes rather than individual securities. As an Associate Software Development Engineer, you will join a collaborative team focused on building scalable, client-facing web applications and services that support innovative investing experiences.
In this role, you will contribute across the software development lifecycle, partnering with engineers and stakeholders to evaluate requirements, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver high-quality solutions. Success requires strong problem solving, backend development, and application development skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within an agile environment. You will help design, develop, test, and deploy modern web applications and APIs while continuously improving platform capabilities and client outcomes. This is an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, learn emerging technologies, and make a meaningful impact on products that help clients take greater ownership of their financial future.
What you have
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field; or completion of a coding bootcamp program
- Undergraduate or graduate degree completed in May 2023 or earlier and/or coding bootcamp certification completed in August 2023 or earlier
- Knowledge of software development practices and processes
- Familiarity with algorithm design and data structures
- Experience with one or more of the following: Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, or Angular
- Familiarity with RESTful web services and/or cloud APIs
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with database modeling concepts
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Passion for innovation, experimentation, and emerging technologies
- Interest in learning new tools, technologies, and development practices
- Ability to translate complex problems into actionable solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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