Mid-Level Software Engineer – Database DevOps

USAA

. Automate private and public cloud database platforms .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,770 - $179,240 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, testing, and implementation, while providing enterprise technology solutions. Proficient in troubleshooting complex application and system issues, with a foundational understanding of cloud technologies and multi-cloud database operations.

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Software Development LifecycleJava Springboot FrameworkCloud TechnologiesMulti-Cloud Database OperationsTechnical Solution Delivery

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Hard Skills

JavaKotlinSQLGoPythonTroubleshootingSystems AnalysisCode ReviewRisk ManagementTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowOraclePostgresSnowflake

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Technology SolutionsApplication DevelopmentProduction IssuesPolicy ChangesBusiness Acumen

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaKotlinOraclePostgresPythonServiceNowSpring BootSpringBootSQLGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Automate private and public cloud database platforms
Provide enterprise technology solutions
Participate in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, testing, documentation and implementation
Respond to outages
Design, develop, code and test complex technical solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, system and production issues
Conduct complex systems analysis and recommend 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 in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures

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 a specific discipline(s)/technology(s)
2 years of experience delivering technology solutions throughout the software systems and application development lifecycle, including leading code/design reviews
Basic understanding of one or more of Java, Kotlin, SQL, Go, and Python
Developing level of business acumen in business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends
Experience troubleshooting applications and systems to address production issues
Experience articulating technical challenges and solutions
Basic understanding of cloud technologies and tools
Basic understanding of multi-cloud database operations, including Oracle, Postgres, SQL and Snowflake
Working knowledge of Java Springboot framework
Basic understanding of ServiceNow development
US military experience through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner
Must not require visa sponsorship or immigration support

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