Senior Software Engineer – API, Developer Platform

U.S. Bank

. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise API platform capabilities including API onboarding, governance, catalog management, developer portals, and lifecycle management .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeHopkins • Illinois • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing enterprise API platforms, with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and modern API technologies. Proficient in implementing DevSecOps practices, ensuring software security, and integrating AI capabilities within applications.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkRESTful API DesignMicroservices ArchitectureDevSecOps Practices

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Hard Skills

Node.jsGraphQLReactTypeScriptDomain-Driven Design (DDD)DockerKubernetesCI/CD PipelinesOAuth 2.0PostgreSQL

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

OpenAPI/SwaggerAI GovernanceObservability SolutionsAsynchronous MessagingEvent Streaming

Industry Keywords

API ManagementAPI GovernanceCloud-Native DevelopmentSecure Coding PracticesOperational Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerGraphQLJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBNode.jsNoSQLPostgresReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise API platform capabilities including API onboarding, governance, catalog management, developer portals, and lifecycle management
Build scalable and resilient backend services using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, REST APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture
Develop modern, responsive web applications and developer-facing experiences using React and TypeScript
Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD), event-driven architecture, API-first design, and microservices patterns
Drive automation across API registration, testing, compliance validation, security controls, and deployment workflows through DevSecOps and CI/CD practices
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments, improving reliability, performance, observability, scalability, and operational readiness
Integrate and enable AI-powered capabilities within platform services while supporting governance, testing, monitoring, and responsible AI practices
Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, contribute to technical strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
Five to six years of relevant experience
Strong experience developing enterprise applications with Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and modern API technologies
Hands-on experience designing and supporting RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, and distributed microservices solutions
Experience with API management and governance, including OpenAPI/Swagger, API lifecycle management, documentation, and developer enablement
Proficiency building modern web applications using React, TypeScript, and responsive UI development practices
Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), event-driven systems, integration patterns, and modern software architecture principles
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native development practices
Deep understanding of software and API security, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, secure coding practices, and authentication/authorization frameworks
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, Aurora, or MongoDB, including data modeling and performance optimization
Experience implementing observability solutions including logging, monitoring, distributed tracing, alerting, and operational dashboards
Experience integrating AI/GenAI capabilities into enterprise applications and services
Knowledge of prompt engineering, AI governance, model lifecycle management, and responsible AI practices
Experience with asynchronous messaging and event streaming technologies
Ability to work from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week
Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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