Software Engineer

Job title: Software Engineer

About the Role

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software solutions within a defined technical domain for Truist, delivering scalable, reliable applications. The role emphasizes applying established best practices in coding, architecture, and software lifecycle management while collaborating closely with cross-functional technical teams to execute well-scoped initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software components and services that address defined business and user requirements within an assigned technical domain.
• Implements well-scoped features and enhancements using established coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices.
• Contributes to the reliability, scalability, and performance of applications by writing high-quality, maintainable code and participating in peer code reviews.
• Collaborates with cross-functional technical teams to execute planned technical initiatives and deliver solutions on schedule.
• Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves software defects and production issues within area of responsibility, applying root-cause analysis as needed.
• Participates in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements refinement, design discussions, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Applies secure coding practices, testing strategies, and documentation standards to ensure software quality and compliance with team guidelines.
• Leverages existing frameworks, tools, and technologies to build and enhance applications across relevant technology domains.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree and three to seven years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience.
• In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices.
• Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.
• Ability to plan and manage projects and solve complex problems by applying best practices.
• Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates; ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information.
• Experience with AWS, Python, and SQL databases.

Nice to Have

• College degree in Computer Science, math or related field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related degree with eight years of experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of specific applications, technology platforms, programming languages, systems, or business segments.
• Banking or financial services experience.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Open Source tools and frameworks experience.
• Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of SOA and/or Open API methodologies and service architectures.
• Experience with web servers, application containers, caching technologies.
• Relational database design and development (SQL, stored procedures, data modeling).
• Experience with messaging systems (MQ and JMS).
• Experience with build tools, such as Git, Maven, and Jenkins. Proven ability to write comprehensive unit and integration tests.

Compensation & Benefits

• All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility is determined by the division offering the position.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on hire date and status), 10 sick days (prorated), and paid holidays.