Software Engineering Manager – Cloud Native Applications, Platforms

U.S. Bank

. Lead the architecture, design, development, deployment, and support of cloud-native, scalable, secure, and resilient software solutions .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $126,820 - $149,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cloud-native software solutions, with a focus on Microservices, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive technology modernization initiatives while ensuring operational excellence and stakeholder engagement.

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Cloud-Native DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureKubernetes DeploymentCI/CD PipelinesEngineering Leadership

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Hard Skills

AWSREST APIsGraphQL APIsInfrastructure as CodeDevSecOpsAutomated TestingObservabilitySite Reliability EngineeringPerformance OptimizationDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunicationStrategic PlanningCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

TerraformCloudFormationAI-Powered Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Cloud TransformationTechnology ModernizationIncident ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisService Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGraphQLKubernetesMicroservicesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture, design, development, deployment, and support of cloud-native, scalable, secure, and resilient software solutions
Build, coach, and develop high-performing engineering teams
Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Drive adoption of Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, and DevSecOps best practices
Partner with Product, Business, Architecture, Security, and Platform Engineering teams to define and execute strategic technology roadmaps
Provide hands-on technical leadership through architecture reviews, solution design, code reviews, and complex technical problem resolution
Lead production support, incident management, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives
Champion cloud modernization, platform transformation, automation, and technical debt reduction programs
Drive quarterly planning, delivery execution, risk management, and accountability for business outcomes, quality metrics, and platform sustainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Six to eight years of relevant technical experience
Five or more years of leading a software engineering team
5+ years of engineering leadership and people management experience
Deep expertise in AWS, Cloud-Native Development, Platform Engineering, and large-scale Distributed Systems
Strong experience designing and implementing REST APIs, GraphQL APIs, Microservices, and Event-Driven Architectures
Hands-on experience deploying and operating Kubernetes and containerized applications in production environments
Strong knowledge of CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), DevSecOps, and Automated Testing practices
Experience with Observability, Monitoring, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Performance Optimization, and operational support
Proven success leading Technology Modernization, Cloud Transformation, Automation, and Engineering Productivity initiatives, including adoption of AI-powered development tools
Exceptional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Communication, and Strategic Planning skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive measurable business value
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

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
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension