Principal Software Engineer - Technology Modernization (Multiple openings) in Chicago, IL.

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank

Software Engineering, IT

Chicago, IL, USA

USD 153,317-204,800 / year + Equity

Posted on Jun 8, 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 – Technology Modernization (Multiple openings) in Chicago, IL.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work across a broad spectrum of engineering teams and stakeholders to define and review end to end application deployments and system designs. Specific job duties include:

  • Lead design reviews, proof of concepts and training developers;
  • Build and operate modern applications on Azure/AWS Public Cloud using approved tooling, including NET, C#, Java, Microsoft SQL/Oracle, YAML, Git, and Kubernetes;
  • Create CI/CD and IaC pipelines to stand up infrastructure on Azure/AWS using Terraform, Ansible, Splunk, YAML, and Gitlab;
  • Troubleshoot application performance and issue resolution on Azure/AWS and using Splunk, Azure portal, AWS Console, PowerShell, .NET and Java;
  • Evangelize and shift FinOps and DevOps engineering team’s mindset for operating in Cloud;
  • Train developers to incorporate FinOps and DevOps best practices in software development lifecycle using Apptio Cloudability and Gitlab;
  • Act as key technical lead and liaison between application teams and enterprise cloud teams, through hands-on issue resolution of issues using Azure portal, PowerShell, Gitlab, and YAML;
  • Guide and train application engineering teams to create test scripts and perform Unit, Regression, Integration, and User Acceptance testing using Unit, Postman, Selenium Automation;
  • Investigate and evangelize GenAI technologies to optimize and automate mundane software engineering tasks; and
  • Investigate tooling, such as Gitlab and GitHub CoPilot, to optimize software generation, unit/integration and regression test creation.

Uses the following tools and technologies: Azure, AWS, Hybrid, .NET, C#, Java, JavaScript/React, YAML, Terraform, Ansible, Splunk, Git/Gitlab, PowerShell, Microsoft SQL, Oracle DB, SSIS/SSRS, Kubernetes, Docker, AKS, NAS/Azure Files, Unit, Postman, Selenium Automation, Windows/Linux VM, and PaaS/IaaS.

The position supervises the work of up to 3 professionals (engineers).

Multiple positions available.

Basic Qualifications:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, and 5 years of (progressive, post-baccalaureate) experience in a related software developer or tech lead occupation.

Required Skills/Experience:

Must also have 60 months of experience with each of the following: 1) Developing application programs using .NET, C#, Java, and Microsoft SQL/Oracle. 2) Using agile or waterfall software development lifecycle. 3) Working with business users and teams to understand requirements for applications and develop solutions. 4) Leading design reviews and proof of concepts, and training developers. 5) Creating test scripts and performing Unit, Regression, Integration, and User Acceptance testing using Unit, Postman, and Selenium Automation. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently. Travel required up to 5% of the time within the U.S. (domestic) to attend company project planning and system design meetings.

Base pay range may vary if an offer is made for work in a different location. Pay Range: $153,317 - $204,800. (#LI-NDI #LI-DNI #LI-DNP #DE-DNP #IND-DNP).

  • The examination for this position may include a supplemental questionnaire. 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.