Why USAA?
Let’s do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service. They’re what guides everything we do from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Mid-Level Software Engineer-Guidewire PolicyCenter who wants to be part of one of the largest P&C Policy Modernization journey. This position plays an essential role in configuring and integration multiple internal and external applications integration of IT services & Guidewire Cloud Platform maintenance activities. The candidate selected for this position is going to get work on Guidewire Insurance Suite(PolicyCenter) . Design, Develop, Test, Implement and support insurance solutions built on PolicyCenter & infrastructure upgrade of the Guidewire platform on AWS cloud environment.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position will be based out of Plano; TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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.
What you'll do:
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.
Participates in design reviews and learns key system design principles.
Mentors junior engineers and may begin mentoring peer engineers; Review teammates’ code.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
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, Galvanize, 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, Go, and Python
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.
Basic understanding of cloud technologies and tools.
What sets you apart:
5+ years of hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud platform ( PolicyCenter) Configuring Product Models, GOSU scripts, Rules, PCF’s, Entity, Event; Messaging / Rules Framework. Service management skills on cloud platform
Guidewire User experience development using React and Jutro
Guidewire Integration Framework - Cloud APIs, Consuming/Publishing SOAP APIs and Rest APIs.
Experience working on tools like Git, Bit Bucket, and DataDog around continuous integration and continuous delivery infrastructure.
Ability to express complex technical concepts in terms less technical stakeholders can understand.
Guidewire PolicyCenter/Policy Modernization experience would be a plus.
Associate Certified in Guidewire PolicyCenter 10.0 or Higher.
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.
What we offer:
Compensation: USAA has an effective process 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 data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $89,990- $172,000.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
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.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
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.