Technology Intern

USAA•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USAA's internship program offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills while gaining real-life experience that will help jump-start your career. Throughout the internship, you will participate in professional development opportunities, networking events, mentorship programs, and team-based projects designed to help prepare you for a successful career in technology. Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges, while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager and an assigned mentor. This position is based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, and plan to graduate after the final day of the internship.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Anticipated graduation date between September 2027 and May 2028.
Foundational understanding of: Java or object-oriented programming concepts
Foundational understanding of: Python
Foundational understanding of: Data structures and algorithms
Foundational understanding of: Software development fundamentals
Foundational understanding of: SQL and database concepts
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership through coursework, projects, student organizations, employment, or community involvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JavaScript, React, or modern web development frameworks.
Familiarity with REST APIs.
Exposure to Git or version control systems.
Exposure to AWS or other cloud technologies.
Exposure to Snowflake.
Coursework or project experience involving software development.
Understanding of Agile development concepts.
Familiarity with Git or version control tools.
Interest in AI-assisted development and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior engineers to design, develop, code, and test technical solutions.
Participate in code and design reviews to understand development standards and best practices.
Assist in capturing and analyzing requirements for software projects.
Contribute to the testing and implementation phases of the software development lifecycle.
Support the resolution of production issues and respond to outages under supervision.
Help organize work to deliver features and solutions.
Learn and apply knowledge of AI tools and automation strategies to improve efficiency.
Create and maintain documentation for technical solutions.
Gain exposure to Agile methodologies and team collaboration.
Understand business data needs.
Support the design, development, writing, testing, and deployment of data pipeline code.
Learn about data management principles, including metadata management, data quality, and data lineage.
Participate in design and code review sessions for data engineering solutions.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving failures in data pipelines.
Monitor the execution of data pipelines in the production environment.
Contribute to projects aligned with USAA's EDDT Technology Strategy.
Learn and apply AI tools and automation strategies to improve efficiency and performance.
Gain exposure to Agile ceremonies like daily standups.