Lead Full Stack Software Engineer
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Salary$96k – $181k
LocationBrooklyn, OH; 66 S Pearl Street, Albany, NY; 726 Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY; 4224 Ridge Lea Road, Amherst, NY
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentKeyBank Digital Banking Technology
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 23, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of professional software engineering experience
3+ years in a senior engineer, technical lead, or architecture-focused role
Strong hands-on experience with Java (17+ preferred)
Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring ecosystem
Strong hands-on experience with REST API development and microservices
Strong hands-on experience with Angular and TypeScript
Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade web applications and distributed systems
Strong understanding of software design patterns, testing, and code quality practices
Experience with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
Experience deploying and supporting solutions in a public cloud environment (GCP preferred)
Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of source control and collaborative development practices using Git
Experience designing scalable, resilient applications
Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architectural direction
Strong communication and mentoring skills
Experience working in Agile product development environments
Experience using modern AI developer tools such as GitHub Copilot, Gemini, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar solutions
Ability to evaluate, validate, and secure AI-generated code
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience with Redis and Kafka
Experience with Spring Cloud
Experience with Kubernetes platform engineering
Experience with micro-frontend architectures
Experience with financial services or regulated-industry environments
Experience with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), Passkeys, FIDO2, or modern identity platforms
Experience with Flutter mobile development
Experience with GitLab CI/CD
Experience with AI agents, agentic workflows, MCP integrations, LangGraph, AutoGen, or similar frameworks
This position is NOT eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
REST API
microservices
Angular
TypeScript
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
CI/CD
Git
GitHub Copilot
Gemini
Cursor
Claude Code
Redis
Kafka
Spring Cloud
GitLab CI/CD
OAuth 2.0
OpenID Connect
Passkeys
FIDO2
Flutter
LangGraph
AutoGen
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Location:
4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio
Location: Hybrid – 2 days in office Department: KeyBank Digital Banking Technology
About the Role
At KeyBank, we build secure, intuitive digital experiences that help more than 3 million clients manage their financial lives with confidence.
We’re looking for a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to help shape the future of our digital banking platform. This role combines hands-on software engineering, cloud-native architecture, DevOps, and technical leadership. You’ll work across modern web applications, cloud-based microservices, and enterprise platforms that power KeyBank’s online and mobile banking experiences.
This is an opportunity to influence architecture, mentor engineers, and build highly available systems at scale while remaining actively involved in coding and delivery.
What You’ll Do
Lead Full-Stack Software Development
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Design, develop, and deliver scalable full-stack solutions across web, API, and microservice architectures.
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Build modern user experiences using Angular and TypeScript.
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Develop and maintain cloud-native services using Java and Spring Boot.
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Partner with Product, UX, and Architecture teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
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Define API standards and integration patterns using OpenAPI/Swagger.
Drive Cloud & DevOps Excellence
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Deploy and support applications running in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes (GKE).
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Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery while maintaining quality and security.
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Implement deployment strategies that minimize downtime and support high availability.
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Champion infrastructure automation, monitoring, and operational excellence.
Build Resilient, Scalable Systems
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Design solutions that emphasize performance, reliability, and fault tolerance.
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Leverage technologies such as Redis and Kafka to support high-volume, distributed workloads.
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Modernize integrations with enterprise systems and core banking platforms.
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Promote observability and proactive issue detection.
Provide Technical Leadership
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Lead architectural discussions and technical design reviews.
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Mentor engineers through coaching, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
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Establish engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and development best practices.
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Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools.
Support Secure Software Delivery
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Partner with security teams to address vulnerabilities and maintain compliance standards.
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Implement modern authentication and authorization patterns.
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Ensure applications adhere to enterprise security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
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3+ years in a senior engineer, technical lead, or architecture-focused role.
Full Stack Development
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Strong hands-on experience with:
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Java (17+ preferred)
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Spring Boot and Spring ecosystem
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REST API development and microservices
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Angular and TypeScript
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Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade web applications and distributed systems.
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Strong understanding of software design patterns, testing, and code quality practices.
Cloud & DevOps
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Experience with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
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Experience deploying and supporting solutions in a public cloud environment (GCP preferred).
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Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
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Strong understanding of source control and collaborative development practices using Git.
Architecture & Leadership
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Experience designing scalable, resilient applications.
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Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architectural direction.
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Strong communication and mentoring skills.
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Experience working in Agile product development environments.
AI-Assisted Engineering
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Experience using modern AI developer tools such as GitHub Copilot, Gemini, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar solutions.
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Ability to evaluate, validate, and secure AI-generated code.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
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Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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Redis and Kafka
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Spring Cloud
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Kubernetes platform engineering
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Micro-frontend architectures
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Financial services or regulated-industry environments
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OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), Passkeys, FIDO2, or modern identity platforms
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Flutter mobile development
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GitLab CI/CD
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AI agents, agentic workflows, MCP integrations, LangGraph, AutoGen, or similar frameworks
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate is:
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A hands-on technical leader who enjoys building software.
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Comfortable moving between architecture discussions and coding implementation.
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Passionate about cloud-native engineering and modern DevOps practices.
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Able to mentor others and elevate engineering standards across teams.
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Excited about leveraging AI and automation to improve developer productivity.
Legal
This position is NOT eligible for employment visa sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens.
Benefits
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 12/25/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].