Associate Director, Software Engineering — Lead Java Teams

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Associate Director of Software Engineering to lead people and influence across the organization. You will coach engineers, drive performance, and shape insourcing strategies while collaborating with technology leaders to align with strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes hiring, mentorship, and building a high‑performing software craft. Base salary is competitive with incentives and comprehensive benefits, reflecting broad market ranges across the

Qualifications

• Typically at least ten years of hands-on experience in the Java/J2EE SDLC.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent.
• Passion for guiding, teaching, mentoring, and leading people.
• Ability to establish self as a leader and be recognized by divisions as a leader.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with impact across audiences.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and meet fast-paced deadlines.
• Experience removing impediments and fostering collaboration across boundaries.
• Deep understanding of all software lifecycle disciplines: PM, REQ, Analysis & Design, QA, Deployment, Change.
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of agile principles and building the right teams.
• Ability to lead self-organizing teams and drive change through influence.
• Build trust and rapport for sustainable workplace.
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Develop and coach employees to meet organizational needs while balancing personal development.
• Actively participate in hiring experienced and college graduate level employees.
• Solicit feedback from key team members and provide timely feedback.
• Work with other leaders to identify and solve issues preventing performance.
• Identify organizational needs and propose solutions to resolve.
• Be a leader of the Java/J2EE SDLC and share best practices and future direction.
• Remove impediments to progress (cultural, logistic, mindset).
• Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration across the organization.
• Improve effectiveness of all roles and foster learning and growth.
• Challenge processes to drive efficiency, consistency and results.
• Build a trusting, positive culture where issues are addressed safely.

Skills

Java/J2EE SDLC

Leadership

Communication skills

Agile principles

Mentoring/Coaching

Hiring

Cross‑functional collaboration

Problem solving

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Associate Director of Software Engineering to lead people and influence across the organization. You will coach engineers, drive performance, and shape insourcing strategies while collaborating with technology leaders to align with strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes hiring, mentorship, and building a high‑performing software craft. Base salary is competitive with incentives and comprehensive benefits, reflecting broad market ranges across the