Lead Java Full Stack Software Engineer

USAA

Software Engineer Lead working on investment services at USAA, focusing on modern tech stack and agile methodology. Leading initiatives and developing complex solutions in financial technology.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,310 - $243,340 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Java, JavaScript, and Spring Boot, with a strong focus on designing and implementing scalable API-first solutions and cloud-native applications. Proven leadership in enterprise technology initiatives and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with risk management policies.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot ExpertiseCloud-Native SolutionsEvent-Driven ArchitectureAPI-First Solutions

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Hard Skills

JavaJavaScriptSpring BootREST APIsDockerKafkaTDDAutomated TestingGitMaven

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

OpenShiftAWSGitLab CIGradleFlowableCamundaDocumentumDocuSign

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesWealth ManagementBrokerageInvestment ServicesRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerGradleJavaJavaScriptKafkaMavenOpenShiftReactReduxSDLCSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions
Investigates and resolves complex application and system technical problems and production issues through troubleshooting techniques
Continually improves operations by conducting complex systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures
Prepares and installs complex solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming
Follows the software development lifecycle
Participates in design reviews and learns key system design principles
Mentors junior engineers and may begin mentoring peer engineers; Review teammates' code
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
8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading enterprise technology initiatives
6+ years delivering technology solutions across the full SDLC
Deep expertise in Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, OpenShift, and modern software engineering practices
Enterprise-level experience leading Java-based enterprise application development
Expertise designing and implementing Dynamic UI and Server-Driven UI (SDUI) frameworks using React, Redux, and Spring Boot, including UI metadata contracts, rendering frameworks, component libraries, design systems, personalization, and reusable user experiences
Deep experience designing and implementing scalable API-first solutions using Spring Boot, REST APIs, Docker containers, and enterprise integration patterns
Strong experience designing and leading cloud-native solutions using OpenShift, AWS, containerization, observability, automation, and modern platform engineering practices
Demonstrated leadership building highly scalable, secure, resilient, and performant enterprise applications, including threat modeling, authentication/authorization, secure coding practices, and vulnerability remediation
Deep experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures using Kafka, including real-time streaming, asynchronous processing, topic design, and event-driven integration patterns
Experience integrating UI, APIs, and workflow orchestration platforms such as Flowable, Camunda, or similar BPM technologies
Experience leading integrations with enterprise data platforms, Snowflake, data warehouses, and real-time or batch processing pipelines
Experience with modern engineering practices including TDD, automated testing, Git, GitLab CI, Maven, and Gradle
Experience supporting wealth management, brokerage, investment services, financial planning, advisor workflows, or regulated financial services environments
Experience with Documentum and DocuSign integration is desirable.

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