Lead Software Engineer (AI Search & Document Intelligence)

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Job Description Lead the architecture, modernization, and delivery of an enterprise

Document Management Platform

powered by

AI, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), Generative AI, and Enterprise Search . This role combines deep technical leadership with hands‑on engineering to build scalable, cloud‑native solutions that transform unstructured data into actionable business intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for the end‑to‑end architecture and development of the

Enterprise Document Management Platform , driving innovation in repository‑agnostic content management, process orchestration, intelligent document processing, AI‑enabled discovery, and cloud modernization initiatives.

Design and develop

Java ,

Spring Boot ,

Microservices , and

REST APIs

in a cloud‑native environment.

Build end‑to‑end

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)

solutions using

OCR, document classification, data extraction, and workflow automation .

Architect

AI‑powered search and retrieval

capabilities leveraging

Semantic Search, Vector Search, Hybrid Search, and RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation) .

Champion the use of

Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), GitHub Copilot , and emerging AI technologies across the software development lifecycle.

Lead cloud modernization initiatives on

Microsoft Azure

and

Kubernetes , including legacy application transformation.

Partner with business, product, security, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions.

Mentor engineers, lead architecture reviews, and drive operational excellence, reliability, and production support.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience

Six to eight years of relevant experience

Required Skills

Java ,

Spring Boot ,

REST APIs ,

Microservices , and

Distributed Systems

Microsoft Azure ,

Kubernetes , and cloud‑native application development

Kafka

and event‑driven architecture

PostgreSQL

and enterprise data platforms

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)

including

OCR , document classification, metadata and entity extraction

AI Search & Retrieval

including

Semantic Search ,

Vector Search ,

Hybrid Search ,

Embeddings , and

RAG

Generative AI ,

Large Language Models (LLMs) , and

GitHub Copilot

or similar AI‑assisted development tools

CI/CD ,

Secure Software Development ,

Observability , Production Support, and Technical Leadership

Location expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

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:

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

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

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.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. 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). Pay Range: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00

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 and 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.

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