Java Software Engineer

Purpose Of Job

We are currently seeking talented Java Software Engineers. 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, it will be your responsibility to maintain code integrity and quality.

Job Requirements

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. As a Java Engineer, it will be your responsibility to maintain code integrity and quality.

About USAA

USAA 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 and procedures for business activities.
• Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions collaborating with senior engineers.
• May lead code/design reviews to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate planning at a team level.
• May begin to organize work and lead team to deliver features and solutions.
• Resolves complex production issues with independence by troubleshooting complex applications and systems independently.
• May begin mentoring junior engineers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study OR Certification from an approved technical field of study OR 4 additional years of I/T experience beyond the minimum required in lieu of a degree.
• AND, 4+ years of software engineering/development experience utilizing Java with at least 1 years experience working with REST Web Services.

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years in REST frameworks with focus on API development
• 2+ years in AGILE methodology
• 1+ years experience working with JavaScript
• 2+ years experience integrating with backend services like JMS, J2C, ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA, JDO, etc), JDBC.
• Experience building APIs with Spring Boot
• Experience with event driven frameworks such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ
• Ability to implement container based APIs using a container frameworks OpenShift, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Relational Database design and optimization with Oracle DB2, MySQL, Postgress
• Familiar with Gradle, GIT, GitHUB, GITLab, etc. around continuous integration and continuous delivery infrastructure
• Experience testing in REST services
• Experience in design and develop automated test framework

Desired Characteristics

• Curious and excited by new ideas
• Energized by a fast-paced environment
• Able to understand and translate business needs into leading-edge technology
• Comfortable working as part of a connected team, but self-motivated
• Community-focused, dependable and committed
• Exceptionally detail-oriented

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.