Senior Software Engineer

USAA

. Design, develop, code, test, and maintain complex Java applications and REST APIs supporting Auto policy administration, acquisition, servicing, and document processing .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $114,080 - $218,030 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Java application development, REST API design, and system optimization, with a strong focus on improving application observability and operational stability. Proficient in mentoring teams and leading code reviews while applying DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering practices to enhance production support.

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Java DevelopmentREST API DesignKubernetesDevOps PracticesApplication Observability

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootREST APIsDockerKubernetesOpenShiftEvent-Driven ArchitectureRoot-Cause AnalysisSecure Coding PracticesPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

KibanaDatadogAWS

Industry Keywords

Application Development LifecycleProduction SupportRisk ManagementCompliance PoliciesAutomation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDockerJavaKafkaKubernetesOpenShiftSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, code, test, and maintain complex Java applications and REST APIs supporting Auto policy administration, acquisition, servicing, and document processing
Investigate and resolve complex application, integration, and production issues by troubleshooting end-to-end solutions across Java, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and connected systems
Improve system reliability and resilience by identifying failure points, reducing operational risk, limiting incident blast radius, and addressing recurring production issues
Identify system performance issues and technical debt, then refactor and optimize existing solutions to improve stability, scalability, and supportability
Develop and enhance application observability through logging, monitoring, custom dashboards, metrics, and alerting using tools such as Kibana and Datadog
Lead code and design reviews, communicate technical updates to stakeholders, and support accurate planning and reliable daily operations
Mentor engineers on application development, production support, troubleshooting, secure coding, and system maintenance practices
Identify opportunities to improve engineering and operational processes through automation, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, and AI-assisted capabilities
Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled 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
6 years of software development experience demonstrating technical depth in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, or similar enterprise application technologies
4 years of experience delivering technology solutions across all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle, including leading code or design reviews
Experience developing and supporting containerized services using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex production applications, performing root-cause analysis, and resolving issues across integrated systems
Experience refactoring and optimizing existing applications to improve performance, resilience, security, and operational stability
Experience with event-driven architecture or messaging technologies such as Kafka
Experience improving application observability through logging, monitoring, dashboards, and alerting using Kibana, Datadog, or similar tools
Strong knowledge of secure coding practices
Ability to communicate technical challenges, risks, and solutions to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must not require immigration support now or in the future
Experience supporting applications that integrate with mainframe or other legacy technologies
Experience applying DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering practices to business-critical production applications
Experience with AWS technologies and services
Experience using automation or AI-assisted tools to improve engineering and production support processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

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