Lead Software Engineer - Consumer Banking Technology (Remote)

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

Senior Developer / lead position is responsible for managing all phases of data processing system projects, from requirements definition to production deployment for Consumer Banking Technology, a part of FCB technology services. The ideal candidate will lead technical efforts and architecture in the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex systems. The resource will develop test plans, software, and procedures that improve processing capabilities. The Lead Software Engineer shall support productions systems by resolving complicated issues and ensuring ongoing functionality. The resource will also serve as a technical expert and may provide leadership for less experienced associates in the work group. The candidate must have solid experience in data structure, design patterns, and have a sound knowledge in microservices and event driven architecture platforms.

• Architect, develop, and maintain full stack on-premises and cloud web applications.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and best practices to the solution design process and to other team members.
• Strong Knowledge of technologies to build strategic pattern and components for reusability by following SOLID principles.
• Ability to drive change through collaboration, influence, and demonstration of POCs.
• Responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, Code review, integration testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Establish and enforce quality standards in designing software architectures and principles.
• Focus on scalability, maintainability, testability, security, and performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience in Software application development and maintenance OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance

Preferred Area of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology

Preferred Experience:

• Banking or financial industry experience including secure software development practices preferred.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on the banking domain
• At least 4+ years of relevant experience in designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft tech stack including .Net Framework, C#, Core Service, and RESTful services.
• 4+ years of experience in Java, Spring Boot framework and Kafka.
• Hands-on experience with API gateways and integrating Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using OKTA, and JWT
• Experience with various architecture patterns and styles (ex: micro-frontend, microservices, event driven, service oriented & serverless)
• Experience using Responsive Front-End Frameworks and libraries including Angular (16+), ReactJs and ReactNative
• Highly proficient in JavaScript frameworks and Solid understanding using HTML5/CSS3, SaSS, Flex layout and modern web design principles.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Microservice/API design using MuleSoft / TIBCO
• Review and evaluate architectures of existing systems and software products to identify, reuse and enhance overall design of the system.
• Experience in DevSecOps, containerization and container management on platforms like Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with databases such as SQL DB, and ETL solutions including .
• Hands on knowledge and experience in Azure Platform will be a plus
• Experience in Agile/SAFe scrum principles
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills while interfacing with internal peers and managers

This job posting is expected to remain active for 30 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $104,000 and $160,000. If hired in Arizona, the base pay for this position is generally between $114,000 and $170,000. If hired in California, the base pay for this position is generally between $125,000 and $180,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.