Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced
Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership across the software development lifecycle. This role will lead solution design and development, guide architecture and engineering best practices, mentor engineers, and build
scalable, reliable, secure, and high-performing software solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in
Java, APIs/SDKs, distributed systems, microservices, cloud-native development, and software architecture within an Agile and DevOps environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and production support of enterprise software solutions.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership across architecture, solution design, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
- Design and build scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performance applications and platforms.
- Develop and evolve APIs, SDKs, microservices, and integration solutions, ensuring compatibility, scalability, and maintainability.
- Write production-ready code and conduct code reviews to maintain quality, security, performance, and engineering standards.
- Troubleshoot complex application and production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive reliability and performance improvements.
- Mentor engineers, guide technical decisions, and foster engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, Agile, and business partners to deliver solutions using Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Six to eight years of relevant experience
Required Skills- Strong development experience with Java and one or more of C++, Kotlin, C#, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
- Experience designing REST APIs, SDKs, API integrations, and versioning strategies.
- Strong knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and high-availability architectures.
- Experience with cloud-native applications, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Strong software architecture, system design, and design pattern expertise.
- Knowledge of secure coding, authentication, authorization, encryption, and vulnerability management.
- Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, testing, and production support.
- Proven technical leadership, mentoring, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with payments, commerce, or high-volume transaction processing - Preferred
- Knowledge of PCI-DSS, tokenization, authorization/settlement, payment terminals, or device integration- Preferred
Location expectationsThis role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $126,820.00 - $149,200.00
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. 
