About this role
Mid-level software engineer role within USAA's Claims Evolution program, focusing on delivering new IT capabilities and solving production issues in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, code, and test technical solutions
- Write code to deliver features and improvements
- Investigate and resolve production issues
- Improve operations through system analysis
- Design system specifications and programming standards
Technical Overview
Stack includes Java, Swift, Objective-C, JavaScript, Kotlin, C++, HTML/CSS/SQL, Go, Python; cloud basics; exposure to Kafka; GuideWire Claims Center; Agile/SAFE SDLC; REST APIs and event-driven architectures.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mid-level software engineer with 2+ years of software development experience, comfortable across multiple languages, and capable of delivering features in a fast-paced claims domain. They should have basic cloud knowledge, be proficient in modern web/mobile tech, and show a propensity for collaborating with cross-functional teams on large programs like Claims Evolution.
Must-Have Skills
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 CodeUpGalvanizeVetFIT (Veterans for IT) or eFIT (Employees for IT)2 years of software development experience1 year of experience delivering technology solutions in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycleBasic Understanding of one or more of: JavaSwiftObjective-CCobolJavaScriptKotlinC++HTMLCSSSQLGoand PythonBasic understanding of cloud technologies and tools
Nice-to-Have Skills
1 yr. of experience building Java Spring Boot micro services (REST APIs and Event Driven Architectures)1 yr. of experience with cloud platformsAWS preferable1 yr. of experience working on Agile/SAFE SDLCKnowledge of Kafka streaming preferredWeb front end development preferredKnowledge on claims management systemGuideWire Claims Center preferred
Tools & Platforms
CodeUpGalvanizeVetFIT (Veterans for IT)eFIT (Employees for IT)GuideWire Claims Center
Required Skills
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 CodeUpGalvanizeVetFIT (Veterans for IT) or eFIT (Employees for IT)2 years of software development experience1 year of SDLC deliverybasic understanding of multiple languages (JavaSwiftObjective-CCobolJavaScriptKotlinC++HTMLCSSSQLGoPython)basic cloud knowledgeability to articulate technical challenges
Hard Skills
JavaSwiftObjective-CCobolJavaScriptKotlinC++HTMLCSSSQLGoPythonJava Spring BootREST APIsEvent Driven ArchitecturesKafkaAmazon Web ServicesAWSCloud technologiesAgileSAFE SDLCWeb front end developmentGuideWire Claims Center
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingAnalytical thinkingAdaptabilityAbility to articulate technical challenges and solutionsTeamworkFast-paced environment
Keywords for Your Resume
software engineerintermediateclaims evolutionusaaphoenixonsitejavaswiftobjective-ccoboljavascriptkotlinc++htmlcsssqlgopythonjava spring bootmicroservicesREST APIsEvent Driven ArchitecturesAWSAmazon Web Servicescloud technologiesagileSAFE SDLCKafka streamingGuideWire Claims Centerproduction issuescodinglifecycleJava Spring BootKafkaAgileJava
Deal Breakers
Must be able to work in Phoenix, AZ (onsite requirement inferred from posting), Relocation not offered
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