Principal Software Engineer - Java (Multiple openings) in Irving, TX.

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank

Software Engineering
Irving, TX, USA
USD 149,781-176,100 / year + Equity
Posted on Jun 9, 2025

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 - Java (Multiple openings) in Irving, TX.

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead team of developers in the design and implementation of scalable microservices for financial applications using Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL APIs, Apache Kafka and similar technologies. Specific job duties include:

  • Designing and developing real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka;
  • Designing and developing real time microservices through GraphQL/Appollo gateway, and ensuring low-latency communication between services;
  • Managing data persistence and optimization using Cassandra/Postgres for distributed storage and DB2 for transactional systems;
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define GraphQL schemas and resolvers for API-based interactions to reduce response time for key services;
  • Creating optimal designs that conforms to architecture and taking full stack ownership;
  • Contributing to best practices and target state architecture and ensuring all aspects of product development follow compliance and security best practices;
  • Conducting performance tuning of Kafka producers, consumers, and brokers to optimize streaming operations;
  • Implementing monitoring and alerting for Kafka-based systems and APIs to ensure seamless processing of high-volume transactions;
  • Conducting code reviews and mentoring junior team members on best practices for microservices architecture and streaming technologies;
  • Coordinating with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure timely delivery of deliverables in an Agile-Scrum environment;
  • Automating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to enable frequent and error-free deployments across environments; and
  • Developing and maintaining technical documentation, and ensuring knowledge transfer for ongoing support and enhancements.
  • Use the following tools and technologies: Microservices, Java 17, Spring Boot, GraphQL APIs, Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Postgres, DB2, Jenkins, Jolt framework, Appollo Gateway.

Basic Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems and Information Technology and 5 years of (progressive, postbaccalaureate) experience in a software development occupation.

Required Skills/Experience:


Must also have 36 months of experience with each of the following: 1) Designing and implementing scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and GraphQL APIs. 2) Designing and developing real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka. 3) Managing data persistence and optimization using Cassandra/Postgres for distributed storage and DB2 for transactional systems. 4) Automating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. 5) Designing and developing real time microservices exposed through GraphQL/Appollo gateway. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently.

Base pay range may vary if an offer is made for work in a different location. Pay Range: $149,781 - $176,100. (#LI-NDI #LI-DNI #LI-DNP #DE-DNP).

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 (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

  • 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

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.