What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Manager position at usbank?
At U.S. Bancorp India, we’re on a journey to do our best. 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. Bancorp India 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 Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Team Management Lead and manage a team of full stack engineers (Java, front-end, and integration developers) Foster a high-performance, collaborative engineering culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development for team members Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and talent development planning Delivery Management & Execution Own end-to-end delivery of engineering solutions from design through production deployment Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and release timelines Ensure delivery within scope, time, and quality expectations Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers Architecture & Technical Oversight Provide hands-on technical leadership in: Java (Spring Boot) microservices RESTful APIs and distributed systems Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or similar) Guide architectural decisions aligned with enterprise standards and best practices Drive adoption of scalable, cloud-native, and event-driven architectures Integration & Platform Ecosystem Oversee integrations with enterprise systems including: CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) Event streaming (Kafka) Legacy and cloud platforms Ensure data consistency, reliability, and performance across interconnected systems DevOps & Engineering Excellence Drive CI/CD adoption and release automation using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and related platforms Establish best practices for: Code quality and peer reviews Automated testing and coverage Secure coding standards Improve engineering productivity, efficiency, and developer experience Production Support & Reliability Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of applications Establish support models for L2/L3 incident management Lead root cause analysis and implement preventative measures Drive observability practices (monitoring, logging, alerting) Security, Risk & Compliance Ensure applications meet enterprise security and regulatory requirements Partner with risk, compliance, and security teams to address control requirements Enforce secure coding practices and data protection standards Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Align engineering delivery with strategic business priorities Facilitate communication across distributed teams and stakeholders Continuous Improvement & Innovation Drive modernization initiatives (monolith to microservices, cloud migration) Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve system performance Encourage adoption of emerging technologies (AI-assisted development, automation tools) Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 7 years of software engineering experience with strong Java full stack background 3 years of experience leading or managing engineering teams Strong expertise in: Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs Microservices architecture Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or equivalent) Experience with: CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools SQL and/or NoSQL databases Enterprise system integrations Preferred Qualifications Experience with: Kafka or event-driven architectures Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with CRM ecosystems (e.g., Salesforce) Experience in financial services or regulated environments Exposure to distributed systems design and domain-driven design Key Skills Engineering Leadership & Team Development Java / Spring Boot & Microservices Full Stack Development (UI API) System Integration & APIs DevOps & CI/CD Cloud & Distributed Systems Problem Solving & Decision Making Success Criteria Delivers high-quality, scalable solutions aligned to enterprise architecture Builds and retains strong engineering talent Improves delivery predictability and operational reliability Drives modernization and reduces technical debt Aligns engineering execution with business and compliance priorities 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. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. This is an U.S. Bancorp India posting. U.S. Bancorp India is a part of the U.S. Bank family. 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.