Data Engineer - Intermediate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. USAA scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.
The Opportunity
As a dedicated Data Engineers, you are ready to engage in all phases of the data management lifecycle. This includes gathering and analyzing requirements, collecting, processing, storing, securing, and archiving data. Develop and maintain technical systems for data reporting and technical solutions utilizing emerging technologies. Partner with the business to ensure data management solutions aligned to business objectives.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position is based in Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you will do:
- Participates in the full life cycle of data engineering to include analysis, solution design, data pipeline engineering, testing, deployment, scheduling, and production support with guidance from senior team members.
- Assists in the implementation of technical solutions for data reporting and analytic systems.
- Assists with designing and writing test scripts to verify data integrity and application of functionality.
- Reviews of existing test scripts for understanding.
- Demonstrates familiarity with IT Change and Release Management best practices.
- Deploys data pipeline code with assistance from senior team members.
- Participate in design and code review sessions.
- Actively participates in Agile ceremonies such as daily standup, iteration planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions.
- Develops intermediate familiarity of data management best practices by participating in trainings, reviewing documentation, and reading code from existing solutions.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of business products and processes.
- Assists senior team members in breaking down business features into technical stories and approaches.
- Actively learns about new and emerging technologies in the data engineering space. Seeks to apply learnings in current and future projects.
- 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 years of relevant education and/or experience
- 2 years of data engineering, data analysis or software development experience implementing data solutions.
- Working Experience in SQL and Relational Databases.
- Basic understanding of Agile methodology practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Working experience in Cloud technologies and tools.
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $85,040 - $162,550
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.