Lead Software Engineer - IN A

Us Bank; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 3,200,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bancorp India is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and scale AI platforms and DevEx capabilities. This senior individual contributor role includes ownership, technical leadership, and cross-team influence.

You will lead development of complex solutions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute hands-on to critical initiatives within a collaborative, fast-paced environment in Chennai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong experience in Java, Python, or C#.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
• Proven ability to design scalable, production-grade systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex AI platforms and DevEx capabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.
• Own end-to-end delivery for critical features and systems.

Skills

Senior IC

Java

Python

C#

AGILE

DevOps

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

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

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and scaling AI platforms and Developer Experience (DevEx) capabilities. This is a senior individual contributor role with increased ownership, technical leadership, and influence across teams.

You will lead the development of complex solutions, partner with architects and engineering leaders, and mentor junior engineers while contributing hands‑on to critical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design & Development

• Design, develop, test, operate, and maintain scalable, high-performance software systems
• Take ownership of end‑to‑end delivery for complex features and systems, including architecture and design decisions
• Write high‑quality, production‑ready, and testable code across services and platforms
• Ensure solutions meet standards for scalability, reliability, performance, and security

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Software Engineers and Software Engineers 2
• Lead code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with Technology Architects to influence architecture decisions and technical direction
• Act as a technical lead on projects or initiatives within the team

Engineering Excellence & Operations

• Drive improvements in code quality, testing, automation, and DevOps practices
• Perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot complex production issues, and implement long‑term fixes
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and risk management standards in all development activities
• Contribute to operational excellence, including system reliability and performance tuning

Collaboration & Delivery

• Collaborate with product, design, QA, DevOps, and platform teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions [linkedin.com]
• Participate in Agile delivery processes and help drive execution against commitments
• Communicate technical design, trade‑offs, risks, and progress effectively to stakeholders

AI & Developer Experience Focus

• Lead development of AI‑enabled applications, services, or platform capabilities
• Design and enhance developer productivity tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks
• Evaluate and recommend technologies to improve engineering velocity and product quality

Ownership & Innovation

• Own significant components or services, driving improvements and modernization efforts
• Contribute to innovation and adoption of emerging technologies aligned with enterprise strategy
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience
• Strong experience in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#)
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile, and DevOps practices
• Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver scalable, production‑grade systems

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and distributed systems
• Experience with AI/ML or GenAI‑based solutions
• Experience driving adoption of AI coding tools within engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, APIs, and event‑driven systems
• Experience with CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation
• Exposure to Developer Experience (DevEx) tooling and platform engineering
• Experience working in regulated environments (financial services preferred)

Key Competencies

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for delivering outcomes
• Ability to operate independently while influencing team direction
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams
• Continuous learning with a focus on innovation
• Shift Timings - 11 AM - 8 PM
• Location - Chennai
• 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.