Systems Engineer

Zions Bancorporation; Midvale (UT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. This Automation Systems Engineer role designs, builds, and optimizes end-to-end robotic process automations using UiPath, acting as the technical bridge between business requirements and scalable software systems.

You will work on cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, Linux servers, Kubernetes, and Terraform, supporting high availability and secure enterprise

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience with systems engineering and support, systems analysis, programming, or other related experience with web sites and web application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with development, deployment, and containerization tools such as Maven, Git, uDeploy, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming (Python, Java), alongside solid Linux Server Administration skills.
• Deep familiarity with CI/CD concepts, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and team-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based infrastructure and containerized systems.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery, testing, and deployment processes.
• Administer and support Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters, and core networking components.
• Develop solutions and system integrations using Python, Java, and RESTful APIs.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, primarily Terraform, to provision and manage cloud resources efficiently.
• Collaborate with software development teams to troubleshoot complex application and infrastructure issues.
• Monitor system performance, ensure platform stability, and manage configurations for firewalls, F5, and DNS.

Skills

Python

Java

CI/CD concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maven

Git

uDeploy

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

REST APIs

Job description

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 an Automation Systems Engineer to design, build, and optimize end-to-end robotic process automations. You will act as the technical bridge between business requirements and scalable software systems, using the UiPath suite to build robust, secure, and reusable automation workflows. In this role, you will have a direct impact on the bank's core infrastructure by ensuring high availability, scalability, and security for our enterprise systems. You will collaborate with talented engineering teams to design, automate, and support cutting-edge infrastructure solutions that shape the future of our financial services.

The Systems Engineer will:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based infrastructure and containerized systems.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery, testing, and deployment processes.
• Administer and support Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters, and core networking components.
• Develop solutions and system integrations using Python, Java, and RESTful APIs.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, primarily Terraform, to provision and manage cloud resources efficiently.
• Collaborate with software development teams to troubleshoot complex application and infrastructure issues.
• Monitor system performance, ensure platform stability, and manage configurations for firewalls, F5, and DNS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, another related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience with systems engineering and support, systems analysis, programming, or other directly related experience with web sites and web application development. (A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications).
• Strong hands-on experience with development, deployment, and containerization tools, such as Maven, Git, uDeploy, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming (Python, Java), alongside solid Linux Server Administration skills.
• Deep familiarity with CI/CD concepts, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and team-based platforms (Atlassian, ADO, etc.).
• Solid understanding of core infrastructure and networking concepts including Containers, Firewalls, F5, DNS, APIs, and Clustering within a Cloud environment.
• Proven ability to creatively identify and solve problems while independently managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, reliable systems.

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

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.