Senior Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps)
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About the role
Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-124756 Category Engineering & Software Development Position type Regular Pay range USD $140,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year Application deadline 2026-08-09
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. Schwab is seekingdynamicLead Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps)with a passion for technology and excellence.
As part of the transformation of how the world invests, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment, developing high-quality, high-performance, and scalablesoftware. The position involves a balanced mix of design and hands-on coding, focused on our mission-critical Authentication platform.
This is an opportunity to lead at the forefront of financial technology innovation within a team that values innovative practices anddeliveringexceptional software solutions.
In this role as an individual contributor, you will be:
You willbe requiredto do hands-on coding and coordinating with key collaborators to meet project deadlines and budget
Design, implement, and maintainCI/CD pipelinesusingGitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows.
Estimating development sizing and costs and collaborating with the Scrum Master and product owner for efficient task prioritization
Ensuring quality through automated testing and TDD and integrating SSO to interconnect various internal and external systems
Driving release process improvements,assistingthe Scrum Master with team needs, and synchronizing team efforts for seamless product releases
Proactivelyidentifyingrisks,establishingmitigation plans, and maintaining documentation and code quality standards
Engaging with both onshore and offshore teams to refine development practices
At Schwab,we’recommitted to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development meansyou’llget the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.
What you have
Required Qualifications and responsibilities:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field OR related practical experience
7+ years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise applications with Java/J2EE
7+ years of software development experience
7+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Agile principles, object-oriented analysis, design patterns, and server-side application development
2-3+ years of experience with MongoDB, SAML, OAuth, REST Web Services,Kafkaand transaction processing environments
Design, implement, and maintainCI/CD pipelinesusingGitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows.
Automate build, test, security scans, and deployment workflows across multiple environments.
Manage application deployments toPivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)andGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP).
Build andmaintainHelm chartsfor Kubernetes-based deployments.
Enable blue-green, canary, or rolling deployment strategies where applicable.
Ensure pipeline reliability, scalability, and fast feedback for development teams.
Integrate CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories, secret management, and configuration management systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, deployment issues, andenvironmentinconsistencies.
Collaborate with development, platform, and SRE teams to improve release automation and deployment standards.
Enforce CI/CD best practices around security, auditability, and compliance.
Autonomous, creative, and efficient problem-solver
Excellent understanding of current Architecture and Development Standards
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in online security and user authentication
Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field
.NET experience
Angular
Kafka middleware
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
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Eligible Schwabbies receive
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Compensation
This Backend Engineer role pays $140k-$155k/yr. Within typical range for backend engineer roles in United States.
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