Lead Software Engineer

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Lead design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications (React UI, Java/Spring Boot backends), build scalable APIs and microservices, migrate legacy systems to cloud-native (AWS/Azure), implement CI/CD and DevOps automation, troubleshoot production issues and improve performance, reliability, and security while working in Agile teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

At U.S. Bancorp India, we’re on a journey to do our best. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bancorp India gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Job Description

This position will be responsible for the analysis, design, testing, development and maintenance of best in class software experiences. The candidate is a self-motivated individual who can collaborate with a team and across the organization. The candidate takes responsibility of the software artifacts produced adhering to U.S. Bank standards in order to ensure minimal impact to the customer experience. The candidate will be adept with the agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles.
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications, including React-based UI, APIs, and backend services with Java and Spring Boot.
  • Lead and contribute to modernization initiatives, migrating legacy/on-prem systems to cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure)
  • Build and enhance scalable, secure APIs and microservices aligned with enterprise architecture and performance standards
  • Collaborate in Agile teams to deliver high-quality code, participate in design reviews, and continuously improve engineering practices
  • Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation, ensuring reliable and efficient deployments
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvements in performance, reliability, and security

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience with React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS familiarity a plus)
  • Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs / microservices
  • Proven experience in full-stack development across UI, services, and backend systems
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), including application migration, configuration, and integrations
  • Experience modernizing legacy/on-prem platforms to cloud-based architectures
  • Strong database expertise with Oracle or PostgreSQL, including DDL/DML and performance tuning
  • Familiarity with DevOps / CI-CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes, Rancher)
  • Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) using Jira and Confluence
  • Experience with identity & security frameworks (IAM, SSO, OAuth2, JWT, Active Directory, TLS/mTLS)
  • Exposure to enterprise security architectures and cross-platform security implementation
  • Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, etc.) for coding and debugging
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, including production support, vulnerability remediation, and release management
  • Knowledge of data engineering and platform best practices (testing, observability, performance tuning, cost optimization)

Shift Timings - 11 AM - 8 PM.

Location - Chennai.

Experience - 7 - 10 Years

Location expectations 
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

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

This is an U.S. Bancorp India posting. U.S. Bancorp India is a part of the U.S. Bank family.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience with Java and Spring Boot backend development
  • Hands-on experience with React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and cloud-native migrations
  • Experience modernizing legacy/on-prem systems to cloud architectures
  • Database expertise with Oracle or PostgreSQL (DDL/DML, performance tuning)
  • Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Rancher)
  • Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) using Jira and Confluence
  • Knowledge of identity and security frameworks (IAM, SSO, OAuth2, JWT, Active Directory, TLS/mTLS)
  • Strong troubleshooting, production support, root cause analysis, and release management skills
  • Exposure to enterprise security architectures and cross-platform security implementation
  • Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude)
  • Familiarity with data engineering and platform best practices (observability, performance tuning, cost optimization)

US Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by US Bank.

  • Retirement Support The package pairs a pension with a matched 401(k), strengthening long‑term financial security. Retirement programs and other financial safeguards are presented as comprehensive.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, sick time, numerous holidays, and dedicated volunteer hours provide meaningful time away. Additional time off with tenure and options to expand PTO bolster flexibility.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options and wellness resources are described as robust. Health insurance is characterized as top‑notch in multiple descriptions.

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