Charles Schwab is a global financial services firm that empowers individuals and institutions to manage their wealth through a blend of investment products, technology, and client support. With a strong presence in the United States and a rapidly expanding technology hub in India, Schwab focuses on building secure, scalable platforms that handle high‑volume transactions for millions of customers. The Hyderabad centre, part of Schwab’s India expansion, brings together engineers, architects, and product owners who develop mission‑critical applications that power the company’s trading, portfolio management, and client‑service ecosystems. The role of Associate – Software Development & Engineering (Java Developer) is designed for early‑career software engineers (0‑2 years of experience) who are eager to contribute to large‑scale, cloud‑enabled applications. As an associate, you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle – from gathering requirements and designing solutions to coding, testing, deploying, and providing post‑production support. You will work closely with senior engineers and product stakeholders, gaining exposure to agile methodologies, continuous integration pipelines, and best‑in‑class coding standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based services and APIs that process high‑volume financial data. 2. Write clean, modular code adhering to industry standards and perform peer code reviews. 3. Develop and execute unit tests ensuring high code coverage and reliability. 4. Create and optimize stored procedures in Oracle or SQL Server databases. 5. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications. 6. Participate in agile ceremonies – sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives. 7. Deploy applications on cloud platforms and monitor performance in production. 8. Troubleshoot and resolve defects, providing timely fixes and root‑cause analysis. 9. Contribute to documentation, knowledge‑base articles, and best‑practice guidelines. 10. Continuously learn emerging technologies and suggest improvements to existing systems. Tech Stack: Java (or C#/C++), Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, Oracle/SQL Server, SQL, Stored Procedures, JUnit/TestNG, Git, CI/CD tools, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Agile (Scrum/Kanban). Growth Path: Starting as an Associate Engineer, high performers can progress to Software Engineer, Senior Engineer, and eventually Lead Engineer or Architecture roles within 3‑5 years, with opportunities to move across product lines or into specialized domains such as data engineering or cloud architecture. Why Join Charles Schwab? The company offers a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and a clear focus on employee development. Working at Schwab gives you exposure to the financial services industry’s most demanding technical challenges, a chance to build robust, real‑world applications, and a supportive environment that values continuous learning and work‑life balance.