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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Digital Assets - **Company:** U.S. Bank - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $126,820.0 - $149,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Digital Assets, Digital Signature, Distributed Systems, Payment Systems, Key Management, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Blockchain, Secure Coding, Data Streaming, Tokenization, Transaction Processing (Computing), Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Hyperledger, Containerization, Kubernetes, Ethereum, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Domain Driven Design, Microservices - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0D3F9A42F3BE4062BB9A04495C6779BD/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience * Six to eight years of relevant experience Preferred Skills/Experience * Expert in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems . * Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Design Patterns, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Event-Driven Architecture . * Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Messaging Platforms, Event Streaming, and Asynchronous Processing . * Expertise in Azure and/or AWS , including Cloud-Native Architecture, Kubernetes, Containerization, Scalability, and Resiliency . * Experience building Payments, Transaction Processing, Real-Time Settlement, Ledger, and Financial Services Platforms . * Knowledge of Blockchain Technologies including Ethereum, Hyperledger, Besu, Canton, Corda, Smart Contracts, and Tokenization Platforms . * Experience with Digital Asset Custody, Wallet Solutions, and Key Management Platforms such as Fireblocks, BitGo, or similar . * Understanding of Cryptography, Public/Private Key Infrastructure (PKI), MPC, HSMs, Digital Signing, and Secure Transaction Authorization . * Proven ability to lead Architecture Reviews, Technical Design Sessions, Engineering Standards, Mentorship, and Cross-Functional Collaboration . ## Description 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., * Lead the architecture, design, development, and delivery of the bank's Digital Assets and Tokenization Platform, supporting stablecoin payments, tokenized deposits, digital asset custody, and real-time settlement capabilities. * Design and build secure, scalable, highly available cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems principles. * Drive technical strategy, solution architecture, and engineering best practices across multiple Agile teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business objectives. * Develop and enhance digital asset transaction processing, payment orchestration, settlement workflows, and blockchain connectivity services with a focus on resiliency, scalability, and performance. * Integrate enterprise applications with blockchain networks, digital asset custody providers, wallet platforms, payment rails, and core banking systems. * Architect and implement real-time transaction monitoring, ledger synchronization, reconciliation, exception management, and settlement processing solutions across traditional and blockchain ecosystems. * Establish and champion engineering standards including domain-driven design (DDD), API-first development, secure coding practices, CI/CD automation, observability, and operational excellence. * Partner closely with Product Management, Architecture, Compliance, Risk, Security, and Business stakeholders to deliver compliant, secure, and innovative digital asset capabilities. * Mentor and develop engineers through technical leadership, design reviews, code reviews, knowledge sharing, and hands-on coaching while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [SSO with Ethereum and Next JS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/288-sso-with-ethereum-and-next-js) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Blockchain, NFT and smart contracts for my application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/877-blockchain-nft-and-smart-contracts-for-my-application) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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