Software Engineer 1 (AI, Python, LLM, RAG, CI CD)

U.S. Bank • Irving, TX

3d • $92,820 - $109,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be responsible for the analysis, design, testing, development and maintenance of best in class software experiences. The candidate is a self-motivated individual who can collaborate with a team and across the organization. The candidate takes responsibility of the software artifacts produced adhering to U.S. Bank standards in order to ensure minimal impact to the customer experience. The candidate will be adept with the agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of relevant experience
• 2-3 years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in Python development.
• Knowledge of Generative AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, and RAG architectures.
• Experience or familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, or similar AI orchestration frameworks.
• Understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems design.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools for application deployment and automation.
• Exposure to Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native application development.

Nice To Haves

• Java / Spring Boot
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep) and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work effectively in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Generative AI solutions using LLMs, Prompt Engineering, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).
• Build AI-powered workflows leveraging frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and Microsoft Foundry Agent Services.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications in an Agile environment.
• Develop and support Python-based APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business partners to deliver AI-enabled solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance in production environments.
• Support deployment and operations across Azure and AWS cloud platforms while adhering to security and compliance standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, containerization, code reviews, and technical documentation.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level