Engineering Manager

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 an Engineering Manager to join Zions Bancorporation. The Engineering Manager will lead and manage the engineering team, overseeing the design, development, and implementation of business initiatives and technologies across the department and broader organization. This role acts as a player‑coach, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands‑on technical contributions, and serves as the primary contact for projects requiring technical resources.

You will drive modernization efforts, leveraging expertise in Python, Containers, Cloud, and Java, while ensuring the safety, soundness, and compliance of developed products. If you are passionate about leading teams, driving innovation, and making a significant impact through technology, we encourage you to apply.

• Lead and manage engineering teams in the design, development, and implementation of business initiatives and technologies.
• Act as a player‑coach, providing both leadership and hands‑on technical contributions.
• Oversee modernization projects utilizing Python, Containers, Cloud, and Java technologies.
• Serve as the initial and ongoing contact for projects requiring technical resources.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct infrastructure/software development activities in accordance with PMO Project Delivery Process (SDLC).
• Create and manage department/area budgets, ensuring adherence to financial processes and deadlines.
• Ensure the safety, soundness, and compliance of developed products with internal policies and regulations.
• Stay current with industry best practices and provide expert insights on engineering standards.
• Evaluate project outcomes, identify problems, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Responsible for hiring, performance management, and development of staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 6+ years of experience within engineering disciplines or other directly related experience.
• Professional experience in at least one primary language, framework, or infrastructure domain (Python, Java, Containers, Cloud preferred).
• Supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience in project management and modernization initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge across the Dev Ops lifecycle, with a solid understanding of at least one area.
• Exposure to automation through CI/CD pipelines.
• Project and time management, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize, and execute tasks under pressure.
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.

This Engineering Manager 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.

This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

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 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…