Java Full Stack Software Engineer - Mid Level

usaa; United States; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

USAA is seeking a mid-level Java Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Investment Experience Technology team. You will design and implement high-impact software for the next-gen investment platform, collaborating with a strong team in an agile environment.

The role uses Java, APIs, OpenShift and modern tools to deliver digital-first solutions for members and financial advisors. Office-heavy, 4 days/week in San Antonio, Plano or Phoenix with flexible options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of software development experience.
• 2 years leading code/design reviews.
• Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL, Python.
• Cloud basics and OpenShift/AWS.
• Experience with APIs, containerized apps and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, and test complex solutions.
• Resolve production issues and perform system analysis.
• Contribute to design reviews and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and review peers’ code.
• Ensure compliance with risk and security policies.
• Follow SDLC and deliver scalable software.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

C++

HTML

CSS

SQL

Python

Groovy

OpenShift

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications: CodeUp/Galvanize/VetFIT/eFIT

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Gradle

Maven

Git

GitLab CI

OpenShift

AWS

Snowflake

Control-M

Job description

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Java Full Stack Software Engineer - Mid Level, you will join a dynamic, startup-minded team within the Investment Experience Technology organization at USAA, part of the Technology group. As an engineer on our new investment services platform, you will design and implement high-impact solutions. Collaborate with a strong team to deliver scalable, high-quality software. This is your opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company while working in an agile, fast-paced environment that values innovation and bold thinking.

You’ll work with a modern tech stack, including Java, APIs, OpenShift, and a wide range of USAA technologies, to help build the next generation of investment solutions. Our goal is to deliver differentiated, digital-first experiences that empower both our members and financial advisors with seamless, intelligent, and scalable tools.

Provides support to the Enterprise through delivering outstanding 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 one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you do:

• Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions
• Investigates and resolves complex application and system technical problems and production issues through solving techniques.
• Continually improves operations by conducting complex systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Prepares and installs complex solutions by figuring out and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Follows the software development lifecycle.
• Participates in design reviews and learns key system design principles.
• Mentors junior engineers and may begin mentoring peer engineers; Review teammates' code.
• 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).
• 3 years of software development experience demonstrating depth of technical understanding within a specific discipline(s)/technology(s).
• 2 years of experience delivering technology solutions in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle to include leading code/design reviews.
• Understanding of one or more of the following: Java, JavaScript, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL, and Python
• Developing level of business insight in the areas of business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends.
• Experience supporting efforts to address production issues through fixing applications and systems.
• Experience articulating technical challenges and solutions.
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies and tools.

What sets you apart:

• Enterprise level experience with Java Full Stack & Batch and Groovy.
• Experience building APIs with Spring Boot Ability to design and implement container-based APIs using Docker
• Working experience with build frame frameworks such as Gradle or Maven, Software Version control systems based on GIT and CI/CD frameworks based on GitLab CI
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks
• Strong knowledge with OpenShift, AWS and Cloud Platform Infrastructure.
• Experience developing for application that account for security, scalability, and performance
• Experience with Control-M, batch process, data pipeline, data integration, Snowflake.
• Experience with solution design experience.
• Experience with data integration and automated data processing.
• Experience with web application and Docu-Sign integration.
• Experience with workflow, BPM technologies (EWL or Flowable).

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $93,770.00 - $179,240.00 .

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establis