U.S. Bank

Software Engineering Manager

U.S. Bank · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Banking · 10,001+ employees

19 h ago Closes in 5d
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time India
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About the role

The Software Engineering Manager will lead a team of full-stack engineers to deliver high-quality technical solutions from design through production deployment. They are responsible for fostering a high-performance culture, managing sprint planning, and ensuring architectural alignment with enterprise standards.

What they look for

Java Spring Boot Microservices Full Stack Development React Angular REST APIs CI/CD DevOps SQL NoSQL System Integration Leadership Cloud Computing Distributed Systems Agile

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field along with at least 7 years of software engineering experience. A minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role is required, with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and front-end frameworks.

Full description

At U.S. Bancorp India, we’re on a journey to do our best. 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. Bancorp India 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

Key Responsibilities 

Engineering Leadership & Team Management 

  • Lead and manage a team of full stack engineers (Java, front-end, and integration developers) 
  • Foster a high-performance, collaborative engineering culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement 
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development for team members 
  • Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and talent development planning 

Delivery Management & Execution 

  • Own end-to-end delivery of engineering solutions from design through production deployment 
  • Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and release timelines 
  • Ensure delivery within scope, time, and quality expectations 
  • Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers 

Architecture & Technical Oversight 

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership in:  
  • Java (Spring Boot) microservices 
  • RESTful APIs and distributed systems 
  • Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or similar) 
  • Guide architectural decisions aligned with enterprise standards and best practices 
  • Drive adoption of scalable, cloud-native, and event-driven architectures 

Integration & Platform Ecosystem 

  • Oversee integrations with enterprise systems including:  
  • CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) 
  • Event streaming (Kafka) 
  • Legacy and cloud platforms 
  • Ensure data consistency, reliability, and performance across interconnected systems 

DevOps & Engineering Excellence 

  • Drive CI/CD adoption and release automation using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and related platforms 
  • Establish best practices for:  
  • Code quality and peer reviews 
  • Automated testing and coverage 
  • Secure coding standards 
  • Improve engineering productivity, efficiency, and developer experience 

Production Support & Reliability 

  • Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of applications 
  • Establish support models for L2/L3 incident management 
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement preventative measures 
  • Drive observability practices (monitoring, logging, alerting) 

Security, Risk & Compliance 

  • Ensure applications meet enterprise security and regulatory requirements 
  • Partner with risk, compliance, and security teams to address control requirements 
  • Enforce secure coding practices and data protection standards 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

  • Partner with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions 
  • Align engineering delivery with strategic business priorities 
  • Facilitate communication across distributed teams and stakeholders 

Continuous Improvement & Innovation 

  • Drive modernization initiatives (monolith to microservices, cloud migration) 
  • Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve system performance 
  • Encourage adoption of emerging technologies (AI-assisted development, automation tools) 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java full stack background 
  • 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams 
  • Strong expertise in:  
  • Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs 
  • Microservices architecture 
  • Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or equivalent) 
  • Experience with:  
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools 
  • SQL and/or NoSQL databases 
  • Enterprise system integrations 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with:  
  • Kafka or event-driven architectures 
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) 
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) 
  • Familiarity with CRM ecosystems (e.g., Salesforce) 
  • Experience in financial services or regulated environments 
  • Exposure to distributed systems design and domain-driven design 

Key Skills 

  • Engineering Leadership & Team Development 
  • Java / Spring Boot & Microservices 
  • Full Stack Development (UI + API) 
  • System Integration & APIs 
  • DevOps & CI/CD 
  • Cloud & Distributed Systems 
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making 

Success Criteria 

  • Delivers high-quality, scalable solutions aligned to enterprise architecture 
  • Builds and retains strong engineering talent 
  • Improves delivery predictability and operational reliability 
  • Drives modernization and reduces technical debt 
  • Aligns engineering execution with business and compliance priorities 

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.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

This is an U.S. Bancorp India posting. U.S. Bancorp India is a part of the U.S. Bank family.