Software Developer – APIs & Data Services

Location: San Antonio Home Office I

Time Type: Full time

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 Software Developer on the Member Data Services Modernization team, you will join a high-performing engineering team responsible for building and modernizing services that support critical member/customer data platforms. This role is focused on designing and developing scalable, secure APIs and event-driven applications that enable modern digital experience and enterprise integration. You’ll work in a highly collaborative Agile environment where the teams operate in sprints, partner closely with product and business stakeholders, and continuously deliver innovative solutions. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, embraces new technologies, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. 

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, or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions.

• Investigate and resolve complex application and system technical problems and production issues through troubleshooting techniques.

• Continually improve operations by conducting complex systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.

• Prepare and install complex solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.

• Follow the software development lifecycle.

• Participate in design reviews and learns key system design principles.

• Mentor junior engineers and may begin mentoring peer engineers; Review teammates' code.

• Ensure 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; and

• 4+ years of professional software development experience using Java

• 3+ years of experience developing REST-based services with a strong emphasis on API development.

• Experience building APIs using Spring Boot.

• Experience developing applications using event-driven frameworks and messaging frameworks such as Kafka.

• Experience implementing container-based APIs using OpenShift, Docker, or Kubernetes.

• Experience working on Agile teams that deliver software in sprint-based development cycles.

What sets you apart:

• Financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industry experience.

• Experience with cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives.

• Experience mentoring junior developers.

• Experience with JavaScript and modern front-end development concepts.

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

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $93,770 - $179,240.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

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.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

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.

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, 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.