Java Software Engineer II (Remote optional)
Company: USAA
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
Purpose of JobWe are seeking a talented Java Software Engineer
Intermediate Level for our San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ
facility or Remote work location.
USAA values a culture that is highly collaborative, and we have
found that a hybrid work type helps employees gain the best of both
worlds collaborating in-person in the office and working from home
when needed to achieve focused results. The actual days' onsite are
resolved between each employee and the employees manager.
USAA Java Software Engineers create and maintain APIs for our
business software applications that our members use. Done well,
many may never realize or appreciate how critical these APIs are or
how we've made them simpler. Faster. Safer. Yet they help make our
members' lives better. It's a great challenge and
responsibility.
Here, you will invent. You'll design and test. You'll take risks.
You'll create new technology, but the impact you'll make on our
members will be far more significant.
As a Java Engineer, you are expected to be able to function in a
fast-paced environment driving innovation through rapid prototyping
and iterative development ensuring quality is built into all
solutions leveraging TDD. Your responsibilities will require you to
be knowledgeable in API development. You will be a part of teams of
developers guiding on engineering and architecture best practices
as well as demonstrate the ability to partner and engage with other
engineers and architects. You will work closely with business
clients and UI designers to analyze user requirements, code
applications and customize and/or integrate commercial software
packages for both internal employees and external member-facing
applications across multiple platforms.Job RequirementsAbout
USAAUSAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial
security of millions of U.S. military members and their families.
This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking
at every level.About USAA ITOur most meaningful qualification isn't
technical, it's human. Here, we don't just sit in front of a
screen. We stand behind our 13 million members who rely on us every
day.We're proud of USAA's strong history -- and we're even more
passionate about our future. That's why we have a team of
supportive and collaborative hardworking technology professionals
focused on doing more for our members. And why we're continuing to
add innovative problem solvers to our team. With us, you'll find
exciting challenges that inspire you to continue learning and
growing.Tasks:
- Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem
from business activities and the job role.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are
effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
- Follows written risk and compliance policies, standards, and
procedures for business activities.
- Design, develop, code, and test technical solutions
- Write code to deliver features, and improvements, on a regular
basis
- Investigates and resolve technical problems and production
issues through troubleshooting techniques
- Continually improves operations by conducting systems analysis
and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
- Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing
system specifications, standards, and programming.
- Follows the software development lifecycle.Minimum
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, Galvenize, VetFIT (Veterans for IT) or
eFIT (Employees for IT)
- 2 years of software development experience specific to
Java.
- 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
- 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
solutionsWhen you apply for this position, you will be required to
answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5
minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to
finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your
responses.Preferred experience:
- 1 year of experience working with Kafka (highly
preferred).
- Basic understanding of APRIMO application.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.Compensation:USAA has an effective method 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 position. The salary range for this skill is:
$72,900-$131,400*.Employees may be eligible for pay incentives
based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the
discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.Geographical
Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay
provided to eligible employees working in locations where market
pay levels are above the national average.Shift premium: will be
addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are
consistently scheduled for non-core hours.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.Please click on the link below for more details.Relocation
assistance is Not Available for this position.Required
Keywords: USAA, Scottsdale , Java Software Engineer II (Remote optional), IT / Software / Systems , Scottsdale, Arizona
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