Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

KeyBank; Town of Amherst (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank is seeking a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to shape our digital banking platform. You will build scalable web apps and cloud-native services, mentor engineers, and influence architecture while coding across Java/Spring, Angular, and microservices.

The role emphasizes OpenAPI governance, CI/CD, and secure delivery in a hybrid office setting. You will partner with Product, UX, and Architecture teams, implement high-availability strategies, and adopt AI-assisted tooling to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a senior engineer, technical lead, or architecture-focused role.
• Hands-on with Java (17+), Spring Boot, REST, Angular/TS, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack development across web, API, and microservices architectures.
• Design scalable solutions and champion cloud-native DevOps practices.
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering standards across teams.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and Architecture to translate requirements into tech.

Skills

Java

Angular

TypeScript

REST API

Microservices

CI/CD

OpenAPI/Swagger

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Kafka

Redis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

OpenAPI/Swagger

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Kafka

Redis

Job description

Location: 4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio

Location: Hybrid – 2 days in office

Department: KeyBank Digital Banking Technology

About The Role

At KeyBank, we build secure, intuitive digital experiences that help more than 3 million clients manage their financial lives with confidence.

We're looking for a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to help shape the future of our digital banking platform. This role combines hands-on software engineering, cloud-native architecture, DevOps, and technical leadership. You'll work across modern web applications, cloud-based microservices, and enterprise platforms that power KeyBank's online and mobile banking experiences.

This is an opportunity to influence architecture, mentor engineers, and build highly available systems at scale while remaining actively involved in coding and delivery.

What You'll Do

Lead Full-Stack Software Development

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable full-stack solutions across web, API, and microservice architectures.
• Build modern user experiences using Angular and TypeScript.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Partner with Product, UX, and Architecture teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Define API standards and integration patterns using OpenAPI/Swagger.

Drive Cloud & DevOps Excellence

• Deploy and support applications running in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes (GKE).
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery while maintaining quality and security.
• Implement deployment strategies that minimize downtime and support high availability.
• Champion infrastructure automation, monitoring, and operational excellence.

Build Resilient, Scalable Systems

• Design solutions that emphasize performance, reliability, and fault tolerance.
• Leverage technologies such as Redis and Kafka to support high-volume, distributed workloads.
• Modernize integrations with enterprise systems and core banking platforms.
• Promote observability and proactive issue detection.

Provide Technical Leadership

• Lead architectural discussions and technical design reviews.
• Mentor engineers through coaching, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Establish engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and development best practices.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools.

Support Secure Software Delivery

• Partner with security teams to address vulnerabilities and maintain compliance standards.
• Implement modern authentication and authorization patterns.
• Ensure applications adhere to enterprise security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a senior engineer, technical lead, or architecture-focused role.

Full Stack Development

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Java (17+ preferred)
• Spring Boot and Spring ecosystem
• REST API development and microservices
• Angular and TypeScript
• Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade web applications and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, testing, and code quality practices.

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience deploying and supporting solutions in a public cloud environment (GCP preferred).
• Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of source control and collaborative development practices using Git.

Architecture & Leadership

• Experience designing scalable, resilient applications.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architectural direction.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Experience working in Agile product development environments.

AI-Assisted Engineering

• Experience using modern AI developer tools such as GitHub Copilot, Gemini, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar solutions.
• Ability to evaluate, validate, and secure AI-generated code.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Redis and Kafka
• Spring Cloud
• Kubernetes platform engineering
• Micro-frontend architectures
• Financial services or regulated-industry environments
• OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), Passkeys, FIDO2, or modern identity platforms
• Flutter mobile development
• GitLab CI/CD
• AI agents, agentic workflows, MCP integrations, LangGraph, AutoGen, or similar frameworks

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is:

• A hands-on technical leader who enjoys building software.
• Comfortable moving between architecture discussions and coding implementation.
• Passionate about cloud-native engineering and modern DevOps practices.
• Able to mentor others and elevate engineering standards across teams.
• Excited about leveraging AI and automation to improve developer productivity.

This position is NOT eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens.

Compensation And Benefits

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 12/25/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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