Senior Java Developer--NAOP (New Account Opening Platform)

Zions Bancorporation; Midvale (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Support

Paid Training & PTO

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Senior/Lead Java Developer for the NAOP team to design, build, and modernize key components of our New Account Opening Platform. You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and collaborate with architects, product owners, and DevOps to deliver scalable Java applications and secure integrations.

The role emphasizes performance, security, and cloud-ready solutions, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week at the Midvale, UT technology center.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with Java-based enterprise apps.
• Strong Java, Spring Boot, APIs, microservices, and modern design patterns.
• Experience with Linux environments and secure software practices.
• Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Container tech (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, modernization, and support of NAOP components.
• Develop secure, scalable Java applications, APIs, and integrations.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies and promote engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Design and optimize Oracle data schemas and data integrations.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation; work with Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance and security.
• Mentor junior engineers and document systems and procedures.
• Drive modernization efforts including Java upgrades and cloud-native transformations.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Git

Kubernetes

Linux

Security

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Cloud platforms (Azure / GCP)

Job description

Senior Java Developer – NAOP (New Account Opening Platform)

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues with the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Lead Java Developer to join our New Account Opening Platform (NAOP) team. NAOP is a critical enterprise application used by new and existing customers across our affiliate banks to open and manage a wide range of financial products, including Checking, Savings, Credit Cards, and Loans.

In this role, you will lead the design, development, modernization, and support of key components within the NAOP ecosystem. You will work closely with Solution Architects, Developers, Product Owners, QA engineers, DevOps teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that directly impact customer experience and business growth.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong Java expertise, experience building cloud-ready applications, and a passion for mentoring team members while driving engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-scale applications supporting the NAOP platform. Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for new features and platform modernization initiatives.
• Develop secure, scalable, and highly available Java-based applications, APIs, and integrations. Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, design reviews, and retrospectives. Perform code reviews and promote engineering best practices, coding standards, and secure software development principles.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions.
• Design, optimize, and maintain Oracle database schemas, queries, stored procedures, and data integrations.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using modern DevOps practices. Develop and maintain SOAP/RESTful APIs and microservices deployed on Kubernetes or containerized platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve application performance, reliability, observability, and security.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance across the team. Create and maintain system documentation, technical designs, and operational procedures.
• Participate in application modernization efforts, including Java upgrades and cloud-native transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with Java-based enterprise applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, SOAP/RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and modern software design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle or other relational database platforms.
• Experience developing and supporting applications in Linux environments. Strong understanding of secure software development practices and application security concepts.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, source control management, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience working with container technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and cloud-native application design principles.
• Experience integrating with enterprise services such as IAM, SSO, authentication and authorization frameworks.
• Ability to independently drive complex technical solutions while collaborating effectively across teams. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java 17, Java 21, or newer LTS versions and integration with Orchestration layers.
• Experience with Azure, GCP, or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana or application monitoring and observability tools.
• Experience within banking, financial services, lending, or digital account opening platforms. Prior experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring developers, or serving as a technical lead.

Education

Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is currently not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

Location

This position has a hybrid work from home schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office at the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT.

Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047.

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

• Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
• At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.
• Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
• Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
• Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
• LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products