Software Engineer (Release & Platform Engineering)

Zions Bank; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations team is seeking a Software Engineer with a Platform Engineering focus to design secure automated pipelines and scale modern infrastructure. This role bridges software and operations in a hybrid cloud setting and emphasizes Applied AI in platform automation.

You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines, IaC with Terraform, Kubernetes/GKE deployments, microservices, and observability with Splunk while maintaining security controls across

Qualifications

• 2+ years in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering plus a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP) and IaC (Terraform).
• Hands-on with Kubernetes, GKE, and Helm deployments.
• Experience building pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs (Python, Java, or similar).
• Scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience with monitoring/logging platforms like Splunk.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with security scanning/SCA tools (Checkmarx, Nexus IQ) and AI copilots is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and scale CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) across hybrid cloud GCP and on-prem environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain microservices and RESTful APIs that power platform capabilities and internal tooling.
• Automate deployments and manage container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, GKE) utilizing Helm charts.
• Drive platform resilience by improving monitoring, logging, and observability using Splunk.
• Champion DevSecOps by embedding security and compliance controls into pipelines and infrastructure.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to troubleshoot and resolve complex platform and application issues.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and security teams to improve system reliability.

Skills

DevOps

SRE

Platform Engineering

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

GKE

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Python/Java

Bash/PowerShell

Splunk

Security/DevSecOps

Azure DevOps

Jira

ServiceNow

Checkmarx

Nexus IQ

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

Helm

GKE

Job description

Software Engineer (Release & Platform Engineering)

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 the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are looking for a Software Engineer with a background in Platform Engineering to build and scale our modern infrastructure. In this role, you will bridge the gap between software development and operations, designing secure, automated pipelines and infrastructure for hybrid cloud environments. If you love bringing Applied AI into platform automation, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and scale CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) across hybrid cloud GCP and on-prem environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain microservices and RESTful APIs that power platform capabilities and internal tooling.
• Automate deployments and manage container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, GKE) utilizing Helm charts.
• Drive platform resilience by improving monitoring, logging, and observability using tools like Splunk.
• Champion DevSecOps by embedding security and compliance controls directly into pipelines and infrastructure.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to troubleshoot and resolve complex platform and application issues.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and security teams to improve system reliability.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering plus a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
• In-depth knowledge of modern cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP (preferred)) and IaC (Terraform).
• Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, GKE, and managing deployments via Helm.
• Hands-on experience building pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Hands-on experience building microservices and RESTful APIs (Python, Java, or similar).
• Proficient scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell) for automation and operational tasks.
• Experience in setting up and managing monitoring and logging platforms like Splunk.
• Familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, and ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with security scanning/SCA tools (Checkmarx, Nexus IQ) and AI development assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) is a plus.

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 is fully in office (5 days a week) at the 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.
• 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

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [e-mail] or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.

Zions Bank a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Member FDIC