USAA Hiring for Software Engineer – Mid-Level – Guidewire Platform Job at Plano, TX Full Time

Purpose of Job We are seeking a talented Mid-Level Software Engineer – Guidewire Platform for our Plano, TX facility. This position may also have the option of working remotely in the continental U.S. with occasional travel as requested.

The candidate selected for this position will work with Guidewire Platform Enablement team within USAA. Platform capability maturity will be the main focus. The individual will work with the team to technically enable necessary tools, dashboards, monitors/alerts, APIs etc. using various technologies (Java, Python, lambda etc.) on AWS cloud. Ideal candidate will be well-versed in innovation and iterative development of capabilities.

Provides support to the Enterprise through delivering best in class technology solutions. Engaged in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle which include gathering and analyzing requirements, designing, testing, documenting, and implementing software, responding to outages.

Job Requirements

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.

About USAA IT

Our 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 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.

Mentors junior engineers and may begin mentoring peer engineers; Review teammates’ code

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)

4 years of software development experience demonstrating depth of technical understanding within a specific discipline(s)/technology(s)

2 years of experience delivering technology solutions in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle to include leading code/design reviews.

Basic Understanding of one or more of the following: Java, Swift, Objective-C, Cobol, JavaScript, Kotlin, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL

Developing level of business acumen in the areas of business operations, risk management, industry practices and emerging trends.

Experience supporting efforts to address production issues through troubleshooting applications and systems.

Experience articulating technical challenges and solutions

Preferred experience:
Demonstrated experience with multiple Object-Oriented programming language as needed

Excellent communicator who focuses on business outcome first

Knowledge of AWS cloud

Knowledge of Guidewire platform

Knowledge of Platform as a Service on AWS cloud

Experience employing strong SRE principles

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: $88,200 – $158,900 *

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.

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Relocation assistance is Not Available for this position.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.