Jr Software Development Engineer

Chicago, IL

Requisition ID

Category Engineering & Software Development

Position type Regular

Pay range USD $88, $91.00 / Year

Application deadline

Your opportunity

Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. is looking for an Entry Level Software Engineer where you will be part of a team of experienced IT professionals tasked with creating applications and products to support Schwab's trading platforms. You will be working within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across a full stack of development tools and technologies.

Position Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, support, and maintain applications aligned with business requirements, utilizing authorized technologies and adhering to established coding standards.
• Formulate effective solutions that support the organization's vision, while actively seeking opportunities to refine software engineering practices, processes, and services.
• Engage in strategic planning discussions alongside technical, business, and client stakeholders. Contribute meaningfully to product design and development sessions.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and the Scrum team to clarify solution requirements and expected capabilities.
• Produce clear technical diagrams and documentation, maintain high-quality code, and author automated test scripts.
• Remain abreast of technology trends by exploring new technologies and participating in internal technology forums.
• Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with team members throughout each project.

What you have

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Academic experience in .Net or Java, as well as SQL programming.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented principles and relational database design.
• Knowledge of software theory and algorithms, computational concepts, software engineering lifecycle/design, database systems, data storage, network security and architecture, operating systems, and ethical programming principles.
• Familiarity with client-side languages, technologies, and frameworks such as JavaScript, jQuery, Angular 4, Ajax (any toolkit), and HTML5/XML.
• Working knowledge of advanced framework features including Asynchronous Programming, LINQ, Threads, Parallel Processing & Concurrency, and Security.
• Experience in developing RESTful web services across various Web API platforms, with or without MVC architecture.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries, T-SQL stored procedures, and views.
• Awareness of messaging technologies such as IBM MQ, Solace MQ, MSMQ, and Rabbit MQ are advantageous.
  Demonstrated eagerness to learn and- emerging technologies within a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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