Software Engineer - Entry Level
USAA
About the role
Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.
The Opportunity
Join a team that keeps USAA's Property & Casualty Auto policy administration systems running reliably for our members. As an entry-level Software Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to support the stability, security, and performance of these critical systems. You'll learn how to troubleshoot production issues, apply patches and security updates, and improve monitoring and resilience. You'll write and test code in a modern Java environment, build your skills with REST APIs, cloud and container platforms, and DevOps practices, and get hands-on exposure to how a large enterprise system runs. This is a strong opportunity for early-career engineers who want to build a foundation in production engineering and grow their technical skills with guidance from the team.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
Under direct supervision, design, develop, code, and test technical solutions.
Write code to deliver features, and improvements, on a regular basis.
Verify and resolve technical problems and production issues through troubleshooting techniques.
Improve application stability and scalability.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Create and improve automated tests and code quality.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
Experience developing software through internships, coursework, personal projects, or professional work..
Foundational and conceptual knowledge of function/discipline and demonstrated application of knowledge, skills, and abilities towards work products.
Basic understanding of one or more of the following: Java, C, Cobol, JavaScript, C++, HTML, SQL, Go, or Python.
Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
What sets you apart:
Experience developing APIs with Spring Boot.
Familiarity with database technology, including how to connect to and query data.
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
US military experience gained through military service or gained as a military spouse / domestic partner [optional]
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $63,590.00 - $121,530.00.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include 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, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, code, and test technical solutions under direct supervision.
- Write code to deliver features and improvements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems and production issues.
- Improve application stability and scalability.
- Create and maintain technical documentation.
- Improve automated tests and code quality.
- Identify, monitor, and control business risks in accordance with policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or four years of relevant education and/or experience.
- Software development experience through internships, coursework, personal projects, or professional work.
- Foundational knowledge of at least one programming or web technology such as Java, C, COBOL, JavaScript, C++, HTML, SQL, Go, or Python.
- Ability to clearly articulate technical challenges and solutions.
- Preferred experience developing APIs with Spring Boot.
- Preferred familiarity with databases, including connecting to and querying data.
- Preferred experience with AWS or another cloud platform.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k), pension, and life insurance.
- Parental benefits and adoption assistance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and 16 paid volunteer hours.
- Wellness programs, career path planning, and continuing education.
Skills mentioned
About USAA
Since the beginning, our mission has been to provide a range of financial services to the military community and their families. Along the way, we’ve also established ourselves as a destination employer for passionate people looking to serve those who are willing to give it their all. Our mission is to stand with our members and be there for them and their families by facilitating their financial security. It starts with offering a range of highly competitive products, exceptional service, and trusted advice. But to be the military community’s provider of choice also takes dedicated team members who share our core values of service, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.