Java Software Engineer - Mid Level

USAA Life Insurance Company; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

USAA is hiring a Mid Level Java Software Engineer to join the Investment Experience Technology team. You will work on a modern stack including Go, Java, APIs, OpenShift, and cloud-native technologies to build the next generation of investment solutions.

The role emphasizes scalable, high-quality software delivered in an agile environment. You will collaborate with a startup-minded team and mentor peers while supporting risk and compliance policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant education/experience.
• 4 years of software development experience with depth in a discipline/technology.
• 2 years delivering tech solutions across the full SDLC including code/design reviews.
• Knowledge of Java, Swift, Objective-C, Cobol, JavaScript, Kotlin, C++, HTML/CSS/SQL/Go/Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions.
• Investigate and resolve complex production issues.
• Improve operations via system analysis and policy changes.
• Design system specifications, standards, and programming for complex solutions.
• Follow the software development lifecycle and participate in design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and review teammates' code.

Skills

Java Full Stack

API Design

Docker

CI/CD

Spring Boot

OpenShift

Kafka

Data Streaming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitLab CI

Gradle

Maven

OpenShift

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 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 Go, 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.

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, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions.
• Investigates and resolves complex application and system technical problems and production issues through troubleshooting techniques.
• Continually improves operations by conducting complex systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Prepares and installs complex solutions by determining 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 years of relevant education and/or experience.
• 4 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.
• Basic Understanding of one or more of the following: Java, Swift, Objective-C, Cobol, JavaScript, Kotlin, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL, Go, and Python.
• Developing level of business acumen in the areas of business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends.
• Experience supporting efforts to address production issues through troubleshooting applications and systems.
• Experience articulating technical challenges and solutions.
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies and tools.

What sets you apart:

• Java Full Stack Expertise: Extensive experience in full-stack Java development, including building enterprise-level applications, with a strong command of batch processing and proficiency in Groovy.
• API Design and Containerization: Proven ability to design, develop, and implement robust APIs using Spring Boot and Docker, ensuring container-based applications are scalable and secure.
• Build, Version Control, and CI/CD: Working experience with build frameworks like Gradle or Maven, version control systems (Git), and CI/CD frameworks, particularly GitLab CI.
• Test-Driven Development (TDD): A strong commitment to Test-Driven Development and experience with automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Cloud Infrastructure Proficiency: Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with container orchestration technologies like OpenShift and even better if you have worked with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Kafka and Data Streaming: Proven experience with Apache Kafka, including designing and implementing event-driven architectures, data pipelines, and real-time data streaming solutions.
• Batch Processing and Data Integration: Significant experience with batch processing, data integration, automated data processing, and data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, including managing data pipelines.
• Workflow and Integration Technologies: Experience with workflow and Business Process