R&D Software Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Utah

INTRODUCTION

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 with the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are seeking Senior CIAM Software Engineer in Salt Lake City to join our CIAM team to help support and enhance our Customer Identity and Access Management platform. CIAM is a critical system that provides identity and access management services for customer access to important business applications.

The Engineering and Core Services organization is at the heart of innovation at Zions Bancorporation. We continually modernize on many of Zions’ key banking applications and its banking core. In addition to application development, we manage the key platforms, services, and processes which enable modernized engineering and IT operations and delivery through DevOps and lean principles. Ensuring scalable, quality, innovative solutions for our teams and our customers is integral to what we do. Come join us in transforming engineering and banking software!

This Software Engineer will be responsible for maintenance as well as development of new capabilities for managing customer identities and providing security and enhanced experience.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Software Engineer will:

• Provide support and maintenance of various systems.

• Be responsible for technical analysis, application development, application configuration, incident response and resolution, troubleshooting, testing, source code management and executing and managing change processes.

• Work as a member of Agile team, develop software solutions by studying requirements analysis and information needs; conferring with stakeholders and IT Management; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; perform software design using software development fundamentals and processes, debug, test, and deploy software solutions.

• Review, analyze, evaluate business processes, procedures, systems and make recommendations for improvements and changes.

• Manage source code version control system artifacts.

• Work with Business Analysts to design technical requirements and perform application changes.

• Conduct unit testing, provide input for feasibility, and prepare systems documentation.

• Work On-Call Rotation and After-Hours that is required to support responsibilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of software development experience.

• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL.

• Experience with Ping Identity, ForgeRock, Okta, or similar IAM platforms.

• Understanding of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, MFA, and SSO.

• Experience with cloud technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, or application servers such as Tomcat.

• Familiarity with secure application development and software development lifecycle practices.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted development.

• Familiarity with AI integration frameworks.

• Experience with centralized entitlements, CIAM, RBAC, and ABAC.

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools, automation, and cloud-native development.

• Experience in financial services or commercial banking applications.

Please consider applying even if you feel you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.

LOCATION

This position has a hybrid work from home schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office at the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT.

The 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 will be the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center will enable Zions to continue 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 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, shared 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 Assistance

• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts

• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience

• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees

• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Apply 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.