Application Developer

Open to all onshore vendors

Hybrid Position in Denver CO or Hopkins MN hubs only

Max rate of ***

Job Description

Join U.S. Bank and help build the next generation of enterprise software solutions.

We are seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable applications that power critical business capabilities across one of the largest financial services organizations in the industry. You will work alongside engineers, product owners, architects, and business partners to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

This opportunity goes beyond writing code. You will participate in backlog refinement, solution design, and sprint planning to help shape technical solutions from concept through production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, building high-quality software, and continuously improving engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support software applications and services using modern engineering practices.
• Build and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations that support business-critical capabilities.
• Participate in solution design discussions and contribute to technical decisions that improve reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to deliver business value through iterative software development.
• Develop automated unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure solution quality and stability.
• Troubleshoot production and non-production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support continuous delivery practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and operational support materials.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Continuously improve engineering practices related to quality, security, reliability, observability, and maintainability.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Relevant experience in software engineering, application development, or a related technical discipline
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting software applications
• Experience working within Agile software delivery teams

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience developing applications using Java and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and service-based architectures.
• Experience developing microservices and distributed applications.
• Experience working with relational databases and data access frameworks.
• Experience implementing automated testing using modern testing frameworks and tools.
• Experience integrating applications through messaging, event-driven patterns, or asynchronous processing technologies.
• Experience working with source control, build automation, and CI/CD platforms.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native development practices.
• Exposure to frontend development technologies such as Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of secure software development practices and application security principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, successful candidates will

• Deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable software solutions that meet business and customer needs.
• Contribute to technical designs that balance scalability, performance, operability, and long-term maintainability.
• Consistently produce high-quality code supported by automated testing and peer review.
• Engage early in refinement and design discussions to help identify risks, dependencies, and implementation approaches.
• Collaborate effectively across engineering, product, architecture, and operational teams.
• Improve development efficiency through automation, reusable components, and modern engineering practices.
• Support production systems responsibly and proactively address performance, reliability, and security concerns.
• Leverage modern engineering tools and AI-assisted development capabilities to improve productivity and solution quality.

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EEO

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