U.S. Bank

Principal Software Engineer - Technology Modernization (Multiple openings) in Chicago, IL.

U.S. Bank$153K — $204K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of experience in software development or tech lead role
  • Proficiency in .NET, C#, Java, and Microsoft SQL/Oracle
  • Experience with agile or waterfall software development models
  • Ability to lead design reviews and train developers
  • Skilled in creating and executing test scripts for varied testing types

Responsibilities

  • Lead design reviews and proof of concepts for application deployments
  • Develop and operate applications on Azure/AWS using a range of modern technologies
  • Establish CI/CD and IaC pipelines with Terraform, Ansible, and Gitlab
  • Troubleshoot application performance issues in cloud environments
  • Promote FinOps and DevOps best practices across engineering teams
  • Train developers in software lifecycle best practices using relevant tools
  • Investigate and implement GenAI technologies for automation in software engineering tasks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options (medical, dental, vision)
  • Basic and optional life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability support
  • Parental leave and pregnancy disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks
  • Up to 11 paid holidays per year
  • Adoption assistance programs
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals up to 80 hours annually
Full Job Description
Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking a full-time Principal Software Engineer - Technology Modernization (Multiple openings) in Chicago, IL.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work across a broad spectrum of engineering teams and stakeholders to define and review end to end application deployments and system designs. Specific job duties include:

  • Lead design reviews, proof of concepts and training developers;
  • Build and operate modern applications on Azure/AWS Public Cloud using approved tooling, including NET, C#, Java, Microsoft SQL/Oracle, YAML, Git, and Kubernetes;
  • Create CI/CD and IaC pipelines to stand up infrastructure on Azure/AWS using Terraform, Ansible, Splunk, YAML, and Gitlab;
  • Troubleshoot application performance and issue resolution on Azure/AWS and using Splunk, Azure portal, AWS Console, PowerShell, .NET and Java;
  • Evangelize and shift FinOps and DevOps engineering team's mindset for operating in Cloud;
  • Train developers to incorporate FinOps and DevOps best practices in software development lifecycle using Apptio Cloudability and Gitlab;
  • Act as key technical lead and liaison between application teams and enterprise cloud teams, through hands-on issue resolution of issues using Azure portal, PowerShell, Gitlab, and YAML;
  • Guide and train application engineering teams to create test scripts and perform Unit, Regression, Integration, and User Acceptance testing using Unit, Postman, Selenium Automation;
  • Investigate and evangelize GenAI technologies to optimize and automate mundane software engineering tasks; and
  • Investigate tooling, such as Gitlab and GitHub CoPilot, to optimize software generation, unit/integration and regression test creation.


Uses the following tools and technologies: Azure, AWS, Hybrid, .NET, C#, Java, JavaScript/React, YAML, Terraform, Ansible, Splunk, Git/Gitlab, PowerShell, Microsoft SQL, Oracle DB, SSIS/SSRS, Kubernetes, Docker, AKS, NAS/Azure Files, Unit, Postman, Selenium Automation, Windows/Linux VM, and PaaS/IaaS.

The position supervises the work of up to 3 professionals (engineers).

Multiple positions available.

Basic Qualifications:

This position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, and 5 years of (progressive, post-baccalaureate) experience in a related software developer or tech lead occupation.

Required Skills/Experience:

Must also have 60 months of experience with each of the following: 1) Developing application programs using .NET, C#, Java, and Microsoft SQL/Oracle. 2) Using agile or waterfall software development lifecycle. 3) Working with business users and teams to understand requirements for applications and develop solutions. 4) Leading design reviews and proof of concepts, and training developers. 5) Creating test scripts and performing Unit, Regression, Integration, and User Acceptance testing using Unit, Postman, and Selenium Automation. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently. Travel required up to 5% of the time within the U.S. (domestic) to attend company project planning and system design meetings.

Base pay range may vary if an offer is made for work in a different location. Pay Range: $153,317 - $204,800. (#LI-NDI #LI-DNI #LI-DNP #DE-DNP #IND-DNP).

  • The examination for this position may include a supplemental questionnaire. Improper or missing responses could affect your application.
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.


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.

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).

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

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

About U.S. Bank

U.S. Department of the Treasury is a government agency responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring financial security. The department is responsible for a wide range of activities such as advising on economic and financial issues, encouraging sustainable economic growth, and fostering improved governance in financial institutions.

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