Software Engineer

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Technology team. The Software Engineer is responsible for developing innovative software solutions that empower our customers and align with our overarching strategic goals. This Software Engineer involves analyzing requirements, designing, debugging, testing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance software systems. Working collaboratively with product managers, developers, and cross-functional IT partners, you will delve into system flows, data usage, and work processes to recommend improvements, implement out-of-the-box or custom solutions, and support reliable business operations.Responsibilities:Develop, test, debug, and deploy innovative, high-performance software solutions based on comprehensive requirements analysis and collaboration with stakeholders and IT management.Support and maintain various production systems, monitoring performance and reliability to ensure uninterrupted business operations.Guide testing and configuration management processes, execute change and release management, and ensure source code integrity.Conduct unit testing, feasibility assessments, and develop system documentation with clean, well-commented code.Use AI coding agents productively and responsibly: review and understand generated code before committing it and flag anything you are not confident.Assist with building small proof of concept examples or simple prototypes, under direction, to help the team test an idea's feasibility before it becomes a larger feature.Participate actively in product design reviews, offering practical, creative ideas and technical solutions.Collaborate closely with developers, IT partners, product managers, and customer service teams to enhance user experience and satisfy product goals.Research, consider, and apply user insights, feedback, and usability metrics to inform design updates and revisions.Maintain product test software, test environments, and demos used for training and onboarding purposes.Ensure a comprehensive, secure, and disciplined approach to software engineering within the financial sector.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 1+ years of experience in software development, database technologies, version control systems, DevOps tools, cloud computing platforms, and microservices architecture. A combination and education and experience may meet qualifications.Financial or banking services experience is a plus.Basic knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC), modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, or Python), and application servers (e.g., WebSphere, Tomcat).Exposure to or interest in using AI coding assistants (e.g. GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) as part of a professional development workflow, paired with the judgment to verify their output rather than trust it blindly.Familiarity with or genuine interest in learning, Google Cloud Platform (e.g. Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, Cloud Run/GKE), deployment pipelines build and ship containers.Basic awareness of common web security risks (e.g. XSS, SQL injection) or a demonstrated willingness to learn secure coding practices quickly.Working knowledge on any of SQL, Postgres, MySQL, relational database management systems, data modeling concepts, and integrated application development methodology.Familiarity with software design, integration patterns, high-performance development, and DevOps pipelines.Ability to analyze and map business requirements to technical solutions and adapt quickly to evolving technologies and business priorities.Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment as well as independently under normal supervision.Visa Sponsorship:This position is currently not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.Location:This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption AssistanceHealth Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accountsPaid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experienceMental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessionsTuition Reimbursement for qualifying employeesEmployee Ambassador preferred banking productsApply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.