Java Software Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI

Requisition ID 2026-123695 Category Engineering & Software Development Position type Regular Pay range USD $00.05 - $62.50 / Hour Application deadline 2026-07-09

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Your opportunity

The thinkorswim development team is looking for a talented java developer to join our team, working on an industry-leading desktop trading platform. We work in a collaborative, innovative, and technically challenging environment, where developers have the opportunity to perform complex software design tasks and technical analysis on a highly performant, multi-threaded and resilient system, where high performance is key. Specifically, this role will act as a subject matter expert on the thinkorswim Desktop application, while providing expertise on our installer, java JRE updater, java UI, and various backend modules.

What you are good at

Performs product design & troubleshooting exercises of extremely high complexity which require extensive research and analysis
Leads system design and specification development, program logic and flow-charting, testing, debugging, and documentation
Will be responsible for making complex design choices to be used by the development teams
Leads complex programming tasks, providing review 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
Will interface with Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure teams on strategic designs and initiatives
Leads the troubleshooting of complex problems in development and production environments, ensuring timely resolution of issues

What you have

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

# of Years Required:

3+ Years of Core Java (both client and server side)

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar degree

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

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