Senior Software Engineer (API & MCP Governance and Enablement)

US Bank

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, ILAtlanta, GAHopkins, MNIrving, TX
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 25, 2026 (soon)

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About US Bank

U.S. Bank (U.S. Bancorp) is the fifth-largest bank in the United States, providing retail banking, corporate and commercial banking, wealth management, and payment services to millions of customers. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

US Bank currently has 35 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer (API & MCP Governance and Enablement)

Sr Software Engineer (API & MCP Governance and Enablement) joins the team to lead the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software experiences within a regulated financial services environment. This role involves taking full stack ownership by writing production-ready code, performing failure analysis, and ensuring all products adhere to architectural best practices for scalability and reliability. The engineer will focus on API governance, architecture, and developer enablement while managing the lifecycle of REST APIs using OpenAPI specifications. Key technical areas include authentication, authorization, error handling, and emerging technologies like GenAI enablement, responsible AI practices, and Model Context Protocol concepts. The candidate will utilize tools such as Apigee, Azure API Management, or AWS API Gateway to implement governance frameworks and provide technical guidance through documentation and developer coaching to ensure compliance and security standards are met.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Illinois?

Median $192050 from 92 postings across 26 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack software products using production-ready code.
  • Create optimal system designs that prioritize scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Perform failure analysis to propose design changes and operational improvements.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure engineering best practices and compliance with development procedures.
  • Ensure all product development follows established security and compliance standards.
  • Implement API governance, architecture, and lifecycle management across enterprise environments.
  • Translate complex security, privacy, and risk requirements into actionable engineering guidance.
  • Create technical documentation, training materials, and executive summaries for stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Five to six years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in API Governance, Architecture, Product Management, Developer Enablement, Solution Architecture, or Technology Risk (preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of REST APIs, OpenAPI Specifications, Lifecycle Management, Versioning, Authentication, and Error Handling Standards (preferred).
  • Experience defining and implementing API standards, design guidelines, governance frameworks, and lifecycle controls (preferred).
  • Ability to drive adoption of technical standards through coaching, consultation, workshops, and enablement programs (preferred).
  • Understanding of GenAI Enablement, Responsible AI Practices, AI Risk Controls, and Model Context Protocol concepts (preferred).
  • Experience with API Management Platforms, Developer Portals, or working in regulated financial services environments (preferred).

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