Software Engineer - zDevOps Platform (PLANO)

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the 1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values honesty, integrity, loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated Mid-Level Software Engineer to join our Mainframe Utilities and zDevOps team within the Platform Infrastructure group. In this role, you will be critical to ensuring the high availability of Mainframe applications and boosting the productivity of our Mainframe developers. You will contribute to the support and enhancement of Mainframe Utilities, build and maintain CI / CD pipelines for Mainframe. This position requires close collaboration with business, product management, and IT partners across USAA. 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. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations : San Antonio; TX, Plano;TX, Phoenix; AZ or Charlotte; NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 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 : Bachelors 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 discernment 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 : Deep understanding of PL / I programming language with proven experience in developing and maintaining PL / I applications. Strong scripting skills in REXX and JCL, including experience in automating tasks, developing REXX-based tools and troubleshooting JCL scripts for z / OS batch processing. Hands-on experience with z / OS Connect, including developing and deploying APIs to connect z / OS applications with other platforms. Proficient in IBM Information Management System (IMS) and Customer Information Control System (CICS), with experience in developing and supporting applications. Experience with GitLab for source code management and GitLab CI / CD for automating software builds, tests, and deployments. Experienced with Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) for z / OS, including dialog management and application development. Compensation range : The salary range for this position is : $93,770 - $179,240 . USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). 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. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. 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. 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, 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.