U.S. Bank

Sr. Software Engineer (Java/API Engineering)

U.S. Bank$111K — $131K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5-6 years of relevant experience in Java development.
  • Proficiency in Java (17+), Spring Framework, and Microservices Architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and performance tuning in relational databases.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  • Strong problem-solving and leadership skills in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop enterprise-grade Java applications for the banking platform.
  • Build and enhance RESTful APIs to support ACH payment processing.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and transaction issues.
  • Develop automated testing to ensure software reliability and quality.
  • Monitor application performance and proactively address bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
  • Lead and mentor offshore developers on best engineering practices.
  • Drive platform modernization and continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) coverage.
  • Basic and optional term life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Parental leave and pregnancy disability support.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid vacation with variable weeks based on tenure.
  • Generous paid holiday opportunities, up to 11 per year.
  • Adoption assistance and family support options.
  • Sick leave accruals for each worked hour.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Java Developer to join a newly formed pod focused on supporting and enhancing a suite of ACH-related service APIs and UI on our modernized SinglePoint corporate banking portal, a critical platform used by large corporate clients. This team plays a key role in improving customer satisfaction, increasing platform reliability, and accelerating delivery of customer-focused enhancements.

This is an AI-first, fast-paced engineering environment offering significant opportunities to grow technical expertise while working closely with Product Management, Customer Support, and across Payables engineering teams.

What Makes This Role Unique
  • Opportunity to directly improve the experience of large corporate banking customers
  • Blend of software engineering, performance engineering, and production problem-solving
  • Significant exposure to AI-assisted diagnostics, development, and testing practices
  • Opportunity to shape the future reliability and resiliency of a strategic banking platform


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and support enterprise-grade Java applications, leveraging Java 17+, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
  • Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices supporting ACH payment processing and customer-facing capabilities within the SinglePoint corporate banking platform.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, API, and transaction processing issues, implementing sustainable fixes that improve system stability and customer experience.
  • Develop and execute automated unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure high-quality, reliable software releases.
  • Monitor application health using tools such as Datadog, Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics, proactively identifying performance bottlenecks and resiliency opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Customer Support, Architects, Infrastructure teams, and cross-functional engineering partners in an Agile development environment.
  • Lead and mentor offshore developers and testers, promoting best practices in software engineering, performance tuning, automation, and code quality.
  • Contribute to platform modernization initiatives by driving reliability, scalability, observability, AI-assisted engineering adoption, and continuous improvement efforts.


Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
  • Five to six years of relevant experience


Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Strong proficiency in Java (8/11/17+), Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices Architecture.
  • Experience designing and supporting high-volume, business-critical applications with a focus on performance, resiliency, and scalability.
  • Hands-on expertise with SQL, relational databases, query optimization, and transaction processing systems.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, automated testing, and continuous delivery.
  • Proven ability to analyze application behavior using monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics.
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, containerized deployments, and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Familiarity with Kafka, event-driven architectures, performance engineering, and production support in complex distributed systems.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with experience working in Agile environments, regulated industries, financial services, AI-assisted development practices, and customer-focused engineering teams.


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: $111,605.00 - $131,300.00

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

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