Lead Software Engineer

at  US Bank National Association

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 a motivated Lead Software Engineer with technical design and architecture experience to contribute toward the success of our technology initiatives. The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for the design and architecture of application systems. The Lead Software Engineer develops the application’s architecture and blueprints on which functional and non-functional requirements can be met. Participates in the definition of non-functional requirements and ensures that the application architecture supports these requirements. Provides strategic input for long-term application direction. Monitors and maintains compliance with Enterprise Architecture, Technology Standards, and Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning. Participates in evaluation of vendor products to determine conformance with bank technical standards and appropriate fit with business needs. Develops and maintains department’s knowledge base. Mediates between the expert and knowledge base. Uses models, hypotheses, and cognitive analysis techniques to elicit real problem-solving knowledge from the experts. Senior level positions lead the mapping of the application’s architecture to the chosen technology platform; may lead, provide direction, and coordinate activities of application architects
Reviews developer technical designs. Translates user requirements to technical requirements.
Designs application’s technical infrastructure, such as application components, platforms, interfaces, development tools, and testing approaches. Possesses broad knowledge of platforms and applications across all technologies. Converts specifications into design approach instructions to solve business problems through automation support.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of experience with the concepts, philosophies and tools behind the design of applications, information and underlying information technologies
• 8+ years of experience with developing and implementing applications

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Calypso vendor application
• System development life cycle
• Application development tools
• Programming languagesSubject matter expert in: Calypso vendor application
• IT environment
• Information management
• Application delivery process
• Requirements analysis
• Application design, architecture

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Product and vendor evaluation
• Information security management
• Application testing
• User interface design
• Business process modeling
• System testing

THE ROLE OFFERS A HYBRID/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, WHICH MEANS THERE’S AN IN-OFFICE EXPECTATION OF 3 OR MORE DAYS PER WEEK AND THE FLEXIBILITY TO WORK OUTSIDE THE OFFICE LOCATION FOR THE OTHER DAYS.

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.

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 (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• 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 la