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, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive.   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. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. 

As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other. 

Job Description

This Lead Software Engineer role leads a team and owns the full software development lifecycle delivery —from design and architecture to testing, deployment and maintenance. You’ll drive technical strategy and solutioning across both customer-facing and internal applications, with a primary focus on building innovative products for our Merchant Payment Services group. These solutions empower merchants and business line users with seamless DIY and DIT digital experiences. The ideal candidate is a proactive collaborator with strong Agile experience and a passion for building scalable, resilient systems that elevate customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions for the Merchant Payment Services group, including customer and internal facing applications, that enable digital experiences for merchants, partners and business line users.Own the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies for complex software systems – from architecture and design through coding, testing, deployment, and support.Collaborate with a cross-functional group of stakeholders, including Product Managers, UX Designers, Engineering and Business through roadmap and feature definition, feasibility analysis, delivery planning and execution.Architect and build solutions that provide best-in-class user experience, with relentless focus on resiliency, scalability, security, and performance.Apply Reliability Engineering principles to embed reliability, observability, and operational excellence into development processes.Champion engineering best practices through code reviews, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure compliance and security standards are integrated throughout the development lifecycle in alignment with U.S. Bank policies.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Strong proficiency in Agile development and DevOps practices, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.Proven experience partnering with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to define roadmaps, shape features, refine backlogs, and deliver user-centric solutions.Skilled in translating functional and non-functional requirements into scalable system designs.Deep understanding of architecture, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures, with the ability to clearly communicate technical solutions to diverse stakeholders.Demonstrated leadership in resolving complex technical issues, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery of high-quality software.Hands-on experience building secure, high-performance web applications and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful services.Expertise in microservices architecture, including event-driven and asynchronous patterns, containerization, service mesh, and observability tools.Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker/Rancher, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure acceptable).Strong database skills in Oracle and PostgreSQL, including data modeling and performance tuning; experience with Hibernate or similar ORM frameworks.Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Karate, and Serenity.Front-end development experience using React and JavaScript.Proven track record of technical ownership and production support in a regulated environment, preferably within financial services.

Location Expectations:

This role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, with an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and flexibility to work remotely on 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.

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 (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 law

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: $126,820.00 - $149,200.00

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.