Software Engineer Mid-Level Java Full Stack

Requirements

Must have:

- We require a bachelors degree, or we will accept four additional years of experience in place of a degree, or an approved certification from CodeUp, Galvanize, VetFIT, or eFIT.

• We require at least 4 years of software development experience with strong technical depth in one or more specialized technologies.
• We require 2 years of experience delivering technology solutions across all phases of the software and application development lifecycle, including leading code and design reviews.
• We expect a working knowledge of one or more programming languages or technologies such as Java, Swift, Objective-C, Cobol, JavaScript, Kotlin, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL, Go, or Python.
• We look for developing business acumen in business operations, risk management, industry practices, and emerging market trends.
• We expect experience supporting production issue resolution through application and system troubleshooting.
• We expect experience explaining technical challenges and proposed solutions clearly.
• We look for a basic understanding of cloud technologies and related tools.
• We prefer military experience through service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.
• We value extensive full-stack Java expertise, including enterprise application development, batch processing, and Groovy.
• We value hands-on experience designing and delivering APIs with Spring Boot and Docker, with an emphasis on scalability and security.
• We value experience with build tools such as Gradle or Maven, version control using Git, and CI/CD pipelines, especially GitLab CI.
• We value a strong commitment to test-driven development and automated testing practices.
• We value deep familiarity with OpenShift and, ideally, experience with AWS.
• We value experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven, real-time streaming architectures.
• We value substantial experience with batch processing, data integration, automated data workflows, and data warehousing platforms such as Snowflake.
• We value experience with workflow and BPM tools such as Flowable or EWL, as well as application integration including DocuSign.
• We value solution design experience with the ability to build scalable, performant, secure systems while accounting for non-functional requirements.

Responsibilities:

- We design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions.

• We investigate and resolve difficult application and system issues, including production incidents, through effective troubleshooting.
• We improve operations by performing detailed systems analysis and recommending policy and procedure enhancements.
• We prepare and deploy complex solutions by defining system specifications, standards, and programming approaches.
• We follow the software development lifecycle in our day-to-day engineering work.
• We participate in design reviews and build our understanding of core system design principles.
• We mentor junior engineers and may begin coaching peer engineers, while also reviewing teammates code.
• We identify, measure, monitor, and control business risks in line with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Company:

We are USAA, a mission-driven organization focused on helping our members achieve financial security through competitive products, trusted guidance, and outstanding service. We are especially committed to serving the military community and their families, and we operate with values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service. In this role, you will join our Investment Experience Technology team within our Technology organization to help build a next-generation investment services platform.

We offer a flexible work environment with an in-office expectation of 4 days per week, and the position may be based in San Antonio, Plano, Phoenix, or Charlotte. We support active-duty military spouses with potential remote or hybrid flexibility where policy and business needs allow, and we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, volunteer time, wellness programs, and ongoing career development support.