About the role#
The Technology Internship at USAA is a full-time, on-site program designed to provide hands-on experience in software and data engineering. Interns work alongside senior engineers and mentors to deliver solutions that support our mission. You will participate in professional development, networking, and team-based projects throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with senior engineers to design, code, and test technical solutions.
- Participate in code and design reviews to learn development standards.
- Contribute to the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to implementation.
- Support production issue resolution and respond to outages under supervision.
- Learn and apply AI tools and automation strategies to improve efficiency.
- Create and maintain technical documentation.
- Engage in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups.
- Support the development and deployment of data pipelines using Python or SQL.
- Monitor data pipeline execution and troubleshoot failures.
- Gain knowledge in data management principles, including quality, lineage, and metadata.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Graduation date between September 2027 and May 2028.
- Foundational knowledge of Java or object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, algorithms, and SQL.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership through coursework, projects, or community involvement.
- Experience with JavaScript, React, REST APIs, Git, AWS, or Snowflake is preferred.
- Ability to work on-site for the duration of the internship.
- Please note that USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Locations: San Antonio, TX; Plano, TX; Phoenix, AZ
About USAA
USAA provides financial products and services to the military community and their families. The company operates in sectors including insurance, banking, investments, and financial planning. Founded in 1922, it maintains its headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The firm is privately held and employs over 10,000 people.
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