Intermediate-Level Software Engineer-Java

$74,210 - $141,830/Yr

USAA - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

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About the position

The Intermediate-Level Software Engineer-Java at USAA will play a crucial role in modernizing the Claims systems. This position involves working within a collaborative scrum team to deliver quality software solutions that facilitate the financial security of U.S. military members and their families. The role requires a strong technical background, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, and test technical solutions.
• Write code to deliver features and improvements on a regular basis.
• Investigate and resolve technical problems and production issues through troubleshooting techniques.
• Conduct systems analysis and recommend changes in policies and procedures to improve operations.
• Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Follow the software development lifecycle.
• Identify, measure, monitor, and control risks associated with business activities in accordance with risk and compliance policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 additional years of experience beyond the minimum requirement can be used in lieu of a degree OR Approved certification from CodeUp, Galvanize, VetFIT or eFIT.
• 2 years of software development experience specific to a discipline/technology.
• 1 year of experience delivering technology solutions in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle.
• Basic understanding of one or more of the following: Java, Swift, Objective-C, Cobol, JavaScript, Kotlin, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL, Go, and Python.
• Knowledge and understanding of troubleshooting applications and systems within production issues.
• Ability to quickly understand applicable business acumen to provide appropriate Engineering solutions.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies and tools.

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of experience in Java and REST frameworks with a focus on API development.
• Experience with AWS Cloud technologies and services.
• Ability to implement container-based APIs using Docker.
• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes or OpenShift.

Benefits

• 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
• Various wellness programs
• Career path planning and continuing education assistance