Java Software Engineer – Mid Level

USAA

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

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,770 - $179,240 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-stack Java development, including enterprise-level applications and robust API design using Spring Boot and Docker. Proficient in troubleshooting complex technical issues and implementing scalable solutions while adhering to software development lifecycle best practices.

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Full-Stack Java DevelopmentAPI Design Using Spring BootApplication TroubleshootingTest-Driven DevelopmentCloud Technologies

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Hard Skills

JavaJavaScriptSQLPythonGroovyHTMLCSSKotlinC++Cobol

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerGradleMavenGitGitLab CIOpenShiftAWSApache KafkaFlowableDocuSign

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleRisk ManagementData IntegrationEvent-Driven ArchitecturesData WarehousingAutomated TestingBPM Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudDockerGradleGroovyJavaJavaScriptKafkaKotlinMavenObjective-COpenShiftPythonSnowflakeSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLSwiftC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions
Investigate and resolve complex application and system technical problems and production issues through troubleshooting
Improve operations through complex systems analysis and recommendations for policy and procedure changes
Prepare and install complex solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming
Follow the software development lifecycle
Participate in design reviews and learn key system design principles
Mentor junior engineers and potentially peer engineers
Review teammates' code
Identify, measure, monitor, and control risks associated with business activities in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures
Build the next generation of investment solutions on USAA's investment services platform
Collaborate with the Investment Experience Technology team to deliver scalable, high-quality software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
4 years of software development experience demonstrating depth of technical understanding within specific disciplines or technologies
2 years of experience delivering technology solutions across all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle, including leading code/design reviews
Basic understanding of one or more of: Java, Swift, Objective-C, Cobol, JavaScript, Kotlin, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL, Go, and Python
Developing-level business acumen in business operations, risk management, industry practices, and emerging trends
Experience supporting production issue resolution through application and system troubleshooting
Experience articulating technical challenges and solutions
Basic understanding of cloud technologies and tools
Extensive full-stack Java development experience, including enterprise-level applications, batch processing, and Groovy
Ability to design, develop, and implement robust APIs using Spring Boot and Docker
Working experience with Gradle or Maven, Git, and CI/CD frameworks, particularly GitLab CI
Experience with Test-Driven Development and automated testing frameworks
Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with OpenShift; AWS experience advantageous
Experience with Apache Kafka, event-driven architectures, data pipelines, and real-time data streaming
Experience with batch processing, data integration, automated data processing, data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, and data pipelines
Experience with workflow and BPM technologies such as Flowable and EWL
Experience integrating applications, including DocuSign integration
Demonstrated solution design and architecture experience, including scalable, performant, secure applications and non-functional requirements
Must not require visa sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote or hybrid flexibility may be available for active-duty military spouses, consistent with applicable policy and business needs
Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education assistance