Lead Software Engineer (Process and Intelligence Automation)

U.S. Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) and employer-funded retirement

Paid vacation (2–5 weeks depending on)

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and operationalize enterprise architecture operations and technology intelligence capabilities.

You will partner with architecture and technology stakeholders to streamline IT processes and enable capabilities that drive strategy and efficient operations. The ideal candidate blends hands-on Python and microservices experience with data modeling, ETL, and cloud tooling (AWS/Azure), plus automation expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Six to eight years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with AI technologies (Claude Code, Generative AI, LLMs) and modern programming languages.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms (Azure and AWS).

Responsibilities

• Redesign architecture operational processes and build automations using AI and code.
• Design enterprise meta model graph as a digital twin of IT operations.
• Develop scalable applications using Python and microservices.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment.
• Drive design decisions for large-scale IT operations solutions.

Skills

AI technologies

Python

AWS

Azure

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

Data pipelines

Microservices

API development

Backend engineering

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Databricks

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience

Tools

VaultSpeed

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. 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. Bank 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

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and operationalize our enterprise architecture operations and technology intelligence capability. As a member of the Enterprise Architecture team, this role closely partners with architecture and technology stakeholders to streamline architecture and IT processes and enable capabilities to provide meaningful technology intelligence that facilitates technology strategy, planning and efficient IT operations. This position combines deep hands-on expertise in AI, programming languages (e.g. Python), data modeling and ETL, Architecture Tooling (SaaS), Cloud (AWS), and process automation. The ideal candidate will have a blend of strategic and practical design thinking, solving complex enterprise technology problems with enterprise grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering

• Redesign architecture operational processes and build automations using AI, process tooling and code
• Build automations to collect business process data and enable an enterprise process intelligence repository
• Build and deploy process automation solutions on the cloud and with SaaS products

Data and Meta Model Engineering

• Design and implement an enterprise meta model graph that acts as a "digital twin" of U.S. Bank's IT operations
• Leverage data transformation tool (e.g. VaultSpeed) to transform data into consumable data products (e.g. gold and silver layers)
• Integrate and leverage with data analytics capabilities such as Data Bricks and Snowflake

Architecture Tooling and Intelligence

• Implement, configure, and augment Enterprise Architecture and Process Mining tooling
• Analyze and redesign architecture processes

Software Engineering & Architecture

• Develop scalable, maintainable applications using Python and microservices-based architectures
• Apply secure coding standards and robust data handling practices for regulated environments
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing, deployment, and release management
• Enforce engineering best practices including code reviews, testing, and documentation

Technical Leadership & Influence

• Drive critical design decisions for large-scale IT operations solutions
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient technical solutions
• Partner with stakeholders across product, business, risk, and security functions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Six to eight years of relevant experience

Skills/Experience

• Hands-on experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including Claude Code, Generative AI, LLMs, and modern programming languages.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms, including Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong expertise in Data Modeling, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, ETL/ELT Processes, and Analytics Platforms.
• Deep understanding of Distributed Systems, Scalable Architectures, High-Availability Solutions, and Performance Optimization.
• Proficiency in Python, Microservices Architecture, API Development, and Backend Engineering.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Container Orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Demonstrated Technical Leadership, Team Mentorship, Engineering Best Practices, and Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Experience with Architecture Modeling, Process Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, and related design frameworks and tools.
• Background in Financial Services, Banking, FinTech, or other Highly Regulated Industries with strong knowledge of Risk, Compliance, and Security Standards.

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.

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.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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: $139,230.00 - $163,800.00

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.