U.S. Bank

Lead Software Engineer (Process and Intelligence Automation)

U.S. Bank$139K — $163K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 6-8 years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on experience with AI technologies including Generative AI and LLMs
  • Proficiency in Python and microservices architecture
  • Strong expertise in data modeling and ETL processes
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
  • Background in banking or highly regulated industries

Responsibilities

  • Redesign architecture operational processes and build AI-powered automations
  • Collect business process data to enhance enterprise process intelligence
  • Deploy process automation solutions on the cloud and with SaaS products
  • Build an enterprise meta model graph as a digital twin of IT operations
  • Leverage data transformation tools for consumable data products
  • Implement and configure enterprise architecture tooling
  • Develop scalable applications using Python and maintain CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave and pregnancy disability leave
  • 401(k) with employer match and retirement plans
  • Generous paid vacation and holidays
  • Adoption assistance and family support programs
  • Sick and Safe Leave accrual
Full Job Description
Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and operationalize our enterprise architecture operations and technology intelligence capability. As a member of the Enterprise Architecture team, this role closely partners with architecture and technology stakeholders to streamline architecture and IT processes and enable capabilities to provide meaningful technology intelligence that facilitates technology strategy, planning and efficient IT operations. This position combines deep hands-on expertise in AI, programming languages (e.g. Python), data modeling and ETL, Architecture Tooling (SaaS), Cloud (AWS), and process automation. The ideal candidate will have a blend of strategic and practical design thinking, solving complex enterprise technology problems with enterprise grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering

  • Redesign architecture operational processes and build automations using AI, process tooling and code


  • Build automations to collect business process data and enable an enterprise process intelligence repository


  • Build and deploy process automation solutions on the cloud and with SaaS products


Data and Meta Model Engineering

  • Design and implement an enterprise meta model graph that acts as a "digital twin" of U.S. Bank's IT operations
  • Leverage data transformation tool (e.g. VaultSpeed) to transform data into consumable data products (e.g. gold and silver layers)


  • Integrate and leverage with data analytics capabilities such as Data Bricks and Snowflake


Architecture Tooling and Intelligence

  • Implement, configure, and augment Enterprise Architecture and Process Mining tooling


  • Analyze and redesign architecture processes


Software Engineering & Architecture

  • Develop scalable, maintainable applications using Python and microservices-based architectures


  • Apply secure coding standards and robust data handling practices for regulated environments


  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing, deployment, and release management


  • Enforce engineering best practices including code reviews, testing, and documentation


Technical Leadership & Influence

  • Drive critical design decisions for large-scale IT operations solutions


  • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient technical solutions


  • Partner with stakeholders across product, business, risk, and security functions


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
  • Six to eight years of relevant experience


Skills/Experience

  • Hands-on experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including Claude Code, Generative AI, LLMs, and modern programming languages.
  • Experience with Cloud Platforms, including Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Strong expertise in Data Modeling, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, ETL/ELT Processes, and Analytics Platforms.
  • Deep understanding of Distributed Systems, Scalable Architectures, High-Availability Solutions, and Performance Optimization.
  • Proficiency in Python, Microservices Architecture, API Development, and Backend Engineering.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Container Orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Demonstrated Technical Leadership, Team Mentorship, Engineering Best Practices, and Cross-Functional Collaboration.
  • Experience with Architecture Modeling, Process Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, and related design frameworks and tools.
  • Background in Financial Services, Banking, FinTech, or other Highly Regulated Industries with strong knowledge of Risk, Compliance, and Security Standards.


Location expectations
This 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: $139,230.00 - $163,800.00

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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