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Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack (React) (Multiple openings) in Portland, OR

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank

Software Engineering
Portland, OR, USA
USD 127,462-136,500 / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 2, 2026

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 full-time Principal Software Engineer – Full Stack (React) (Multiple openings) in Portland, OR.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Design scalable and modular React.js architecture that aligns with business objectives by making decisions on technology selection, platform evolution, component structure, data flow, integration with other systems aiming at long-term sustainability.
  • Enhancing and developing front end applications using modern front-end build pipelines and tools, and creating Micro front-end applications and Micro front-end architecture.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks in React.js and Angular.js applications and implement optimizations to improve rendering speed, reduce memory usage, enhance user experience and improve cost-savings.
  • Implement fault-tolerant mechanisms and resilience patterns to ensure high availability and resilience. Review code to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Configure version control tools such as Git to align with project requirements and enhance collaboration among development teams.
  • Develop and mentor engineering talent by guiding team members, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
  • Conduct regular code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain code quality and adherence to best practices. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, conducting regular audits and assessments.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as design and Devops to deliver high quality solutions, process improvements and better development methodologies.
  • Design and develop applications on AWS or Azure. Implement security measures in microservices and cloud environments to safeguard sensitive financial data.
  • Utilize DevOps principles in an Agile environment and experience with CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools like Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.

Work with the following tools, technologies, and methodologies: secure authorization methods including JWT, database engines including Microsoft SQL server and MongoDB, JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model; data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js); RESTful APIs; code versioning tools (GIT, TFS); Webpack, NPM, Node, Babel; Redux, Jest, Backstop.js, Cypress, Node, GraphQL, Splunk, JFrog, Jenkins, Stash.

Basic Qualifications:

This position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and 3 years of software development experience.

Required Skills/Experience:

Must also have 24 months of experience with each of the following: 1) Designing, developing, testing, operating, and maintaining products and working in all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle and with DevOps principles. 2) Enhancing and developing front end applications using modern front-end build pipelines and tools, building reusable code and libraries for future use and ensuring technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. 3) Creating Micro front-end applications and Micro front-end architecture on an Agile methodology basis. Implementing secure authorization methods including JWT. Utilizing database engines including Microsoft SQL server and MongoDB to create, update, backup and recovery. 4) Maintaining build and deployment lifecycle for the source code using various CI/CD tools including Jenkins/Gitlab and version control using SCM across several environments. 5) Utilizing Docker containerization, streamlining the deployment process and enabling consistent application environments across development & production. 6) Administering VMware environments, optimizing resource allocation and improving application uptime. Managing configuration management practices using terraform to automate provisioning and maintain infrastructure as code. 7) Performing work using the following tools/technologies: JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model; data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js); RESTful APIs; code versioning tools (GIT, TFS); Webpack, NPM, Node, Babel; Redux, Jest, Backstop.js, Cypress, Node, GraphQL, Splunk, JFrog, Jenkins, Stash. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently. May be subject to background checks and other regulatory requirements relevant to our industry and operations.

Base pay range may vary if an offer is made for work in a different location. Pay Range: $127,462 - $ 136,500. (#LI-NDI #LI-DNI #LI-DNP #DE-DNP #IND-DNP).

  • The examination for this position may include additional supplemental questionnaires. Improper or missing responses could affect your application.
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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:

  • 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

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

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.

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).

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.