Data Engineer, Intermediate

USAA

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Plano, TXSan Antonio, TXPhoenix, AZ
Salary
$85,040–$162,550 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 10, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $124k
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This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$198,950 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About USAA

USAA (United Services Automobile Association) is a San Antonio-based Fortune 500 financial services company founded in 1922, dedicated to providing insurance, banking, and investment solutions exclusively to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.

USAA currently has 74 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,080–$218,030 across 42 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Data Engineer, Intermediate

The Data Engineer - Intermediate joins the data engineering team to engage in all phases of the data management lifecycle. This role involves gathering and analyzing requirements, collecting, processing, storing, securing, and archiving data while developing technical systems for data reporting and analytic solutions. Key responsibilities include participating in solution design, data pipeline engineering, testing, deployment, and production support. The candidate will assist in writing test scripts to verify data integrity and participate in Agile ceremonies like daily standups and backlog grooming. Required technical skills include working experience in SQL, Relational Databases, and Cloud technologies. The role focuses on implementing data solutions that align with business objectives while ensuring all business activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies.

What does a Data Engineer earn?

Median $160500 from 198 postings across 59 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Participate in the full data engineering lifecycle including analysis, solution design, pipeline engineering, and deployment.
  • Implement technical solutions for data reporting and analytic systems.
  • Design and write test scripts to verify data integrity and application functionality.
  • Deploy data pipeline code and participate in design and code review sessions.
  • Break down business features into technical stories and approaches with senior team members.
  • Identify, measure, monitor, and control risks associated with business activities according to compliance policies.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily standups, iteration planning, and backlog grooming.

What we're looking for

  • 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.
  • Working experience in Cloud technologies and tools.
  • Basic understanding of Agile methodology practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be able to work in the office 4 days per week in Plano, TX.

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