About The Company

USAA is a leading financial services organization dedicated to serving the military community and their families. Our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service, and trusted advice. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture rooted in core values such as honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service. These principles guide our interactions with members and within our organization, creating a trusted environment where our employees can thrive. USAA is committed to supporting active-duty military spouses and offers flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options, to accommodate their unique needs. Our organization continually strives to innovate and deliver digital-first solutions that meet the evolving needs of our members.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic Investment Experience Technology team at USAA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of our next-generation investment services platform. As part of our agile and startup-minded environment, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable, high-quality software solutions that enhance our digital investment offerings. Working with a modern technology stack—including Go, Java, APIs, OpenShift, and other USAA technologies—you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, digital-first experiences to our members and financial advisors. This position is based in one of our key locations—San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC—and involves working in a flexible environment requiring in-office presence four days a week.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or have equivalent experience, with a minimum of four years in software development demonstrating deep technical expertise. An approved certification from recognized coding bootcamps or training providers such as CodeUp, Galvanize, VetFIT, or eFIT can substitute for a degree. Candidates must have at least two years of experience delivering full lifecycle software solutions, including leading code and design reviews. A solid understanding of Java and other programming languages such as Swift, Objective-C, Cobol, JavaScript, Kotlin, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL, Go, or Python is essential. Basic knowledge of cloud technologies and tools, along with troubleshooting production issues, is required. Strong business acumen in operations, risk management, and emerging industry trends will set candidates apart. Experience with APIs, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, Kafka, data streaming, batch processing, and workflow technologies will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Investigate and resolve application and system issues through troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Conduct systems analysis to recommend and implement operational improvements.
• Prepare and install complex solutions by defining system specifications, standards, and programming requirements.
• Adhere to the software development lifecycle, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Participate in design reviews and learn key system design principles to enhance technical skills.
• Mentor junior engineers and review peer code to promote best practices and technical excellence.
• Identify, measure, monitor, and control risks associated with business activities in compliance with policies and procedures.
  
  

Benefits

USAA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching, pension options, life insurance, parental leave, adoption assistance, paid time off including holidays and volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. We also prioritize career development through ongoing education and professional growth opportunities. Our benefits program is tailored to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed both personally and professionally.

Equal Opportunity

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We believe diversity strengthens our organization and enables us to better serve our members. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team in making a meaningful impact in the financial lives of the military community and their families.