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 DescriptionWe are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and scaling AI platforms and Developer Experience (DevEx) capabilities. This is a senior individual contributor role with increased ownership, technical leadership, and influence across teams.You will lead the development of complex solutions, partner with architects and engineering leaders, and mentor junior engineers while contributing hands-on to critical initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Design & DevelopmentDesign, develop, test, operate, and maintain scalable, high-performance software systemsTake ownership of end-to-end delivery for complex features and systems, including architecture and design decisionsWrite high-quality, production-ready, and testable code across services and platformsEnsure solutions meet standards for scalability, reliability, performance, and securityTechnical LeadershipProvide technical guidance and mentorship to Software Engineers and Software Engineers 2Lead code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and drive continuous improvementPartner with Technology Architects to influence architecture decisions and technical directionAct as a technical lead on projects or initiatives within the teamEngineering Excellence & OperationsDrive improvements in code quality, testing, automation, and DevOps practicesPerform root cause analysis, troubleshoot complex production issues, and implement long-term fixesEnsure adherence to security, compliance, and risk management standards in all development activitiesContribute to operational excellence, including system reliability and performance tuningCollaboration & DeliveryCollaborate with product, design, QA, DevOps, and platform teams to deliver end-to-end solutions [linkedin.com]Participate in Agile delivery processes and help drive execution against commitmentsCommunicate technical design, trade-offs, risks, and progress effectively to stakeholdersAI & Developer Experience FocusLead development of AI-enabled applications, services, or platform capabilitiesDesign and enhance developer productivity tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworksEvaluate and recommend technologies to improve engineering velocity and product qualityOwnership & InnovationOwn significant components or services, driving improvements and modernization effortsContribute to innovation and adoption of emerging technologies aligned with enterprise strategySupport knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the teamRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience8+ years of relevant software engineering experienceStrong experience in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#)Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile, and DevOps practicesWorking knowledge of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or equivalentDemonstrated ability to design and deliver scalable, production-grade systemsPreferred Skills & ExperienceExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and distributed systemsExperience with AI/ML or GenAI-based solutionsExperience driving adoption of AI coding tools within engineering teams.Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, APIs, and event-driven systemsExperience with CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure automationExposure to Developer Experience (DevEx) tooling and platform engineeringExperience working in regulated environments (financial services preferred)Key CompetenciesStrong ownership mindset and accountability for delivering outcomesAbility to operate independently while influencing team directionStrong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skillsEffective communication and collaboration across teamsContinuous learning with a focus on innovationShift Timings - 11 AM - 8 PMLocation - Chennai Location expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per weekIf 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.