Software Engineer – Mid Level

USAA

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

Posted 10/22/2026full-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 Java and Spring Boot development, with a strong focus on delivering technology solutions throughout the software development lifecycle. Capable of mentoring engineers and addressing complex technical challenges in containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkContainerized ServicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentREST APIsSystems AnalysisTroubleshootingPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesOpenShiftKafka

Industry Keywords

P&C Auto Policy AdministrationCompliance PoliciesBusiness Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaKafkaKubernetesOpenShiftSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

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 techniques
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 learn key system design principles
Mentor junior engineers and may begin mentoring peer engineers
Review teammates' code
Identify, measure, monitor, and control risks associated with business activities in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures
Deliver reliable technology solutions for a business-critical P&C Auto policy administration platform
Support Java and Spring Boot development, production troubleshooting, system stability, observability, resilience, refactoring, and performance optimization in containerized OpenShift and Kubernetes environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
4 years of software development experience demonstrating technical depth in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, or similar enterprise application technologies
2 years of experience delivering technology solutions through all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle, including leading code/design reviews
Experience developing and supporting containerized services using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
Experience with event-driven architecture or messaging technologies such as Kafka
Developing level of business acumen in business operations, risk management, industry practices, and emerging trends
Experience supporting efforts to address production issues through troubleshooting applications and systems
Experience articulating technical challenges and solutions
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must not require 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 may be available based on overall corporate and individual performance and 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
Various wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education assistance