Senior Java/Full Stack Software Engineer

USAA

Java Full Stack Software Engineer designing and implementing high-impact investment solutions at USAA. Collaborating with a startup-minded team within the Investment Experience Technology organization.

Posted 7/17/2026full-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 Full Stack Development, Cloud Technologies, and Enterprise Application Development, with a strong focus on designing scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and optimize system performance while adhering to risk and compliance standards.

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Java Full Stack DevelopmentCloud TechnologiesAPI-First SolutionsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesEnterprise Application Development

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootREST APIsDockerKafkaTDDAutomated TestingGitMavenGradle

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

OpenShiftAWSControl-MSnowflakeFlowable

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureSystems IntegrationTechnical DebtRisk ManagementCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerGradleGroovyJavaKafkaMavenOpenShiftSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, code, and test complex tactical as well as strategic technical solutions across many technologies, including emerging technologies, to integrate existing systems and tools, collaborating with Engineers or Architects within their team/department and occasionally outside of their domain
Lead code/design reviews and communicates updates to stakeholders with team to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate planning
Develop complex algorithms to solve business needs
Investigates and resolves complex application and system technical problems and production issues by directing troubleshooting of end-to-end solutions
Mentors engineers, coaches engineers on design, development, and maintenance of systems; Reviews teammates' code
Influence and help shape the future of their specific domain's architecture and quality standards and understand, identify, measure across entire solution
Identify system performance issues, to include technical debt, and optimize solution
Ensures 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 with deep technical expertise in enterprise application development
Strong proficiency in Java and modern software engineering principles, with experience troubleshooting complex technical issues
Experience with cloud technologies, secure coding practices, and enterprise-scale application development
Enterprise-level experience with Java Full Stack development, batch processing, and Groovy
Deep experience designing and implementing scalable API-first solutions using Spring Boot, REST APIs, Docker containers, and enterprise integration patterns
Strong experience designing secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing enterprise applications while accounting for non-functional requirements
Strong experience with OpenShift, AWS, cloud infrastructure, and cloud-native application design
Deep experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures using Kafka, data streaming technologies, and asynchronous integration patterns
Experience with modern engineering practices including TDD, automated testing, Git, GitLab CI, Maven, and Gradle
Experience with Control-M, batch processing, data integration, automated data processing, Snowflake, and enterprise data pipelines
Experience with workflow and BPM technologies such as Flowable or EWL
Experience with solution design, systems integration, and enterprise architecture principles
Experience with web application integration and DocuSign integration

Benefits

Comp & perks

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