Software Engineer/Innovation - Senior level
Purpose of Job
We are seeking a talented Senior level Software Engineer that enjoys working on projects that require innovation and has a desire to learn new technologies. This position must be worked on a hybrid basis from either our regional office in Plano, TX or from our corporate office in San Antonio, TX.NOTE: The candidate selected for this position will be working in Bank Omni Innovation helping to lead technical advancements and modernization in USAA Bank. The projects and technology could span any business unit or product within the Bank. While our base technology is Java, you will have the opportunity to learn other technologies and build your toolkit.
This has an opportunity to significantly impact organizational growth and effectiveness through delivering best in class technology solutions. You will be 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. Identify and manage existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and ensure these risks are effectively identified and escalated to be measured, monitored, and controlled.
USAA Values a culture that is highly collaborative, and we have found that a hybrid work type helps employees gain the best of both worlds - collaborating in-person in the office and working from home when needed to achieve focused deliverables. The actual days onsite are determined between each employee and the employee's manager.
Summary
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.
About USAA
USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.
Job Requirements
Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
Follows written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities.
Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions across many technologies to tie together existing systems and tools.
Lead code/design reviews with team to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate planning.
Develop complex algorithms to solve business needs.
Investigates and resolves complex application and system technical problems and production issues by directing troubleshooting of end-to-end solutions.
Mentors' engineers, coach engineers on design, development, and maintenance of systems; Review teammates' code.
Influence architecture, quality standards and understand, identify, measure across entire solution.
Identify system performance issues and optimize solution.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree or 4 additional years of experience beyond the minimum requirement can be used in lieu of a degree
Minimum Experience:
6+ years of software development experience demonstrating depth of technical understanding within a specific discipline(s)/technology(s)
4 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
Demonstrated experience researching technical issues and generating creative/innovative solutions
Demonstrated experience addressing production issues by troubleshooting applications and systems
Experience articulating technical challenges and solutions
Demonstrate strong knowledge of security coding practices and secure system fundamentals
Preferred Education/Experience:
Experience with Full Stack Java development working on front-end and back-end
Experience with core technologies including Java, Spring, Gradle (build tool of choice), React/Redux, HTML/SASS/CSS
Experience with unit testing using Junit including writing useful unit test, test annotations, mocking objects and assertions
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies as required for a project
Tech Lead experience
Comfortable working on a small team and performing multiple roles
Compensation: USAA has an effective method 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 position. The salary range for this skill is: $106,800 - $192,300
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average.
Shift premium will be addressed on an individual basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours.
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.
Please click on the link below for more details.
USAA Total Rewards
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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.