Software Engineer - Intermediate Level

Why USAA?Let’s do something that really matters.At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!The OpportunityAs a dedicated Java Software Engineer - Intermediate Level, you will support and enable a multi-year Claims Modernization Journey to transform and simplify Claims systems by implementing technology solutions to provide scalable and compliant claims processing capabilities for our members. In addition, you will be responsible or assist with end-to-end technology integration including solution design, infrastructure design, data flow/integration, system performance, reliability functions, and tech debt tracking & resolution across Claims Modernization.Within defined guidelines and framework, provides support to the Enterprise through delivering best in class technology solutions. Engaged in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle which include gathering and analyzing requirements, designing, testing, documenting, and implementing software, responding to outages.We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in our San Antonio, TX facility. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.What you'll do:

Design, develop, code, and test technical solutions

Write code to deliver features, and improvements, on a regular basis

Investigates and resolve technical problems and production issues through troubleshooting techniques

Continually improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.

Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.

Follows the software development lifecycle.

Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 additional years of experience beyond the minimum requirement can be used in lieu of a degree OR Approved certification from CodeUp, Galvanize, VetFIT (Veterans for IT) or eFIT (Employees for IT).

2 years of software development experience specific to a discipline/technology.

1 year of experience delivering technology solutions in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle.

Basic Understanding of one or more of the following: Java, Swift, Objective-C, Cobol, JavaScript, Kotlin, C, HTML, CSS, SQL, Go, and Python

Knowledge and understanding of troubleshooting applications and systems within production issues.

Ability to quickly understand applicable business acumen to provide appropriate Engineering solutions

Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.

Basic understanding of cloud technologies and tools.

What sets you apart:

US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

2+ years of software engineering/development experience using Java

2+ years’ experience working with REST API development and experience building APIs with Spring Boot

Working experience in AWS.

Claims Modernization experience would be a plus

Ability to implement container-based APIs using various container technologies like Open Shift, Docker, or Kubernetes.

Familiar with Gradle, Git, GitHub, GitLab, etc. around continuous integration and continuous delivery infrastructure

Understanding of large scale microservice architecture patterns.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.What we offer:Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $74,210-$141,830Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.Please do not type your first and last name in all caps.Find your purpose. Join our mission.USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself – you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members.USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.