Software Engineer - Cloud

Salary: $93,770 - 179,240 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree, or four years of relevant education and/or experience.
• Four years of software development experience demonstrating in-depth technical understanding in one or more disciplines or technologies.
• Two years of experience delivering technology solutions across all phases of the software development lifecycle, including leading code and design reviews.
• Basic understanding of at least one of these languages: Java, Go, Node.js, or Python.
• Experience with AWS cloud computing, creating and managing container images, and troubleshooting production application and system issues.
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies and tools; proficiency with Git for source control and collaboration.
• Developing business acumen in business operations, risk management, industry practices, and emerging trends.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges and solutions.
• Preferred: Experience with GitLab-CI, Terraform, Docker or Podman, Go, Kubernetes, Helm, and Argo; interest in DevOps practices; AWS certifications; or US military experience through military service or as a military spouse or domestic partner.
• We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role; applicants who will need immigration support now or in the future are not eligible for this position.

• Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions supporting public cloud enablement for our developer community.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including gathering and analyzing requirements, design, testing, documentation, implementation, and outage response.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, system, and production issues.
• Analyze systems and recommend operational, policy, or procedural improvements.
• Prepare and install solutions by defining system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Follow our software development lifecycle, participate in design reviews, and develop knowledge of key system design principles.
• Review teammates code and mentor junior engineers, with opportunities to mentor peers.
• Identify, measure, monitor, and control business risks in accordance with our risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• AWS
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• Git
• GitLab
• Helm
• Support
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Podman
• Python
• Security
• Terraform
• NodeJS
• Golang

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At USAA, our mission is to help members achieve financial security through competitive products, exceptional service, and trusted advice, while serving the military community and their families. Our values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service guide how we work with one another and our members. This Software Engineer I - Cloud role supports our Enterprise through technology solutions for public cloud enablement. The position is based in San Antonio, Texas, with an in-office schedule of four days per week; we do not offer relocation assistance. We may provide remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses, subject to policy and business needs. The salary range is $93,770–$179,240, with actual pay depending on experience, market data, and location; employees may also be eligible for performance-based incentives. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off and holidays, volunteer hours, wellness programs, career planning, and continuing education. We accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

last updated 40 week of 2026