Lead Software Engineer (.NET, Back-end, Azure Cloud)
About The Position
U.S. Bank is seeking a senior .NET backend engineer to design, build, and support highly scalable enterprise applications using Microsoft Azure, C#/.NET, and cloud-native architecture. The role leads development of backend services, microservices, and event-driven solutions, with a focus on platform reliability, security, and performance. The engineer will own solutions from architecture through production support, collaborate across teams, and address complex technical challenges in large-scale cloud environments. The role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week. The listed pay range is $133,365 to $156,900, with actual compensation potentially varying by location. U.S. Bank also offers benefits and total rewards subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Six to eight years of relevant experience.
- Software engineering experience with strong expertise in C#, .NET Core, and .NET 8/10+.
- Deep hands-on experience building and supporting cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure.
- Strong experience with AKS, Service Bus, Azure Storage, Functions, Key Vault, API Management, Azure SQL, and Application Insights.
- Proven experience designing and implementing microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures.
- Hands-on expertise with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and modern cloud deployment patterns.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, identity management, private connectivity, OAuth, JWT, Managed Identity, and Key Vault.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, SQL Server/Azure SQL, performance tuning, observability, and production support for high-volume systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support backend applications using C#, .NET Core, and .NET 8/10+ on Microsoft Azure.
- Build scalable microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures for enterprise-scale workloads.
- Develop cloud-native integrations using Azure Service Bus, Functions, API Management, Storage, and Azure SQL.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Create and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Drive application reliability through observability, monitoring, resiliency, and performance optimization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in partnership with engineering, platform, architecture, and business teams.
Benefits
- Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Basic term and optional term life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
- Paid vacation of 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 hours 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
