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 OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated Solutions Engineer Staff - Bank.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 or Plano, TX.  Relocation assistance is not available for this position.What youll do:As a Solutions Engineer Staff - Bank, you will design and support the development of bank technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural standards. Utilizes technical leadership and deep understanding of business goals, business processes and solutions architecture to align technology to USAA’s mission, brand pillars and strategic priorities.<ul><li>Lead evaluation, design, and analysis of secure large-scale bank solutions.</li><li>Translate business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives.</li><li>Manage all aspects of delivery of solution design, including capturing of security requirements, identifying risks &amp; opportunities, and alignment to USAA’s technology strategy, Enterprise Architecture standards and Enterprise policies.</li><li>Maintain blueprints, portfolio level designs, and reference architectures of relevant products.</li><li>Maintain thought leadership role in relevant technology, remaining up to date on various architecture patterns, software development methodologies and industry partners.</li><li>Collaborate with enterprise architecture, information security, applications and infrastructure teams to produce optimal designs.</li><li>Provide expert level guidance on design decisions, standards, operational practices and technology trends in your domain of expertise.</li><li>Communicate problems, risks, and challenges to drive discussions across key stakeholders –engineering, operations, developers, and senior leadership.</li><li>Provides consultation and influences the practice of architecture for consistent Enterprise architectural approaches while collaborating alongside senior leadership, engineers, and technologists.</li><li>Establishes and communicates strategies to senior leadership, industry partners and business stakeholders, leveraging technical and business expertise to influence, guide, and craft business strategy and decision-making at the highest interpersonal levels.</li><li>Provides technical mentorship and expertise to drive integration of new technologies and applications into the existing IT infrastructure ensuring they are scalable, secure, and adaptable in the technology focus areas.</li><li>Ensures the quality and performance of specialized technology focus area through reviews, audits, and continuous improvements.</li><li>Responsible for designing the platforms and ecosystems that drive the use of the IT architecture in the specialized technology focus area. Matures USAA’s technical brand and industry position in technology by contributing to external technical communities where the specialized technology focus area is relevant.</li><li>Stays current with emerging technology trends and identifying opportunities to leverage enhanced technologies, tools and solutions for the organization in the specialized technology focus areas.</li><li>Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.</li></ul>What you have:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems/Management, or related field; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.</li><li>10+ years of software development experience demonstrating depth of technical understanding within multiple discipline(s)/technology(s), including banking software solutions to include 3 years demonstrated leadership driving enterprise technology projects or initiatives.</li><li>8+ years of experience delivering technology solutions in all phases of the software systems and application development lifecycle.</li><li>5+ years of progressive related architecture design and implementation experience within a large-scale technology environment.</li><li>Deep understanding of IT architecture, best practices, and methodologies in specialized technology focus areas.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of IT related risk management framework and policies.</li><li>Ability to effectively drive innovation to deliver high-quality, scalable, and robust IT Architecture products that are directly linked to enterprise goals and strategies.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, including executive level communications and experience creating proposals, design summaries and presentations.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of both current and emerging technologies that affect business.</li><li>Knowledge of federal laws, rules, regulations, and applicable guidance to area supported for example: OCC Heightened Standards, BSA/AML, REG E, UDAAP/UDAP, TILA/REG Z, SCRA, FCRA, MLA.</li></ul>What sets you apart:<ul><li>Cloud Computing: Proficiency with major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).</li><li>Software Development: Strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, common programming languages (e.g.,Java Python), and design patterns.</li><li>System Design: Expertise in designing scalable and secure systems, including experience with microservices, distributed systems, and enterprise architecture.</li><li>IT Infrastructure: A solid understanding of networking, databases (SQL and NoSQL), operating systems, and virtualization technologies.</li><li>Security: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and how to build secure, compliant systems.</li><li>DevOps: Familiarity with DevOps principles like continuous integration and continuous delivery.</li><li>Communication: The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Business Acumen: The ability to understand business strategy and translate business problems into technical solutions.</li><li>Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and design effective, cost-efficient solutions.</li><li>Architecture Frameworks: Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF or Zachman.</li><li>Deployment Models: Understanding of different deployment models, including on-premise, hybrid, and cloud.</li><li>Technical Documentation: Skills in creating architecture diagrams and documenting design decisions are essential</li></ul>Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320-$273,930.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.

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