Cloud Software Engineer

Truist; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Truist is looking for a passionate software engineer in Charlotte, NC, to design and develop automation solutions for their Enterprise Public Cloud Platform. The role involves working with tools, APIs, and services, leveraging modern development practices to drive efficiency. Candidates should have experience in software engineering and cloud technologies.

The position offers regular benefits, in-office work expectations, and a collaborative environment focusing on innovative cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies including cloud and network.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test APIs and tools for AWS Cloud Platform.
• Analyze platform data to improve services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

React

SQL

Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GitLab

DBT

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a software engineer passionate about building automation and self‑service solutions for our Enterprise Public Cloud Platform. In this role, you will design and develop tools, APIs, and services that simplify cloud adoption for application teams, ensuring secure, resilient, and compliant environments. You’ll leverage modern development practices, AWS services, and DevOps principles to deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency and technical excellence across the organization.

Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration‑related support for this position (including, but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, F‑1 CPT, J‑1, TN‑1 or TN‑2, E‑3, O‑1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status).

Job Details

• Regular position
• Language Fluency: English (Required)
• Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
• In‑office expectations: 5 days per week. Role is NOT remote.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test APIs, tools, and services that simplify onboarding and consumption of the AWS Cloud Platform.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) using languages, frameworks, and tools such as Python, TypeScript, React, Terraform (IaC), and GitLab.
• Analyze platform data in the cloud data warehouse to identify trends, measure adoption, and improve services; leverage tools such as SQL and DBT for data modeling and transformation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to integrate new technologies and continuously improve standards and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues impacting infrastructure performance and reliability.
• Support compliance with technology strategies, standards, and governance to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communicate effectively, including technical documentation and presentations.
• Familiarity with compliance and audit requirements in cloud environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies including cloud, network, database, storage, platform, computing, and middleware.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with a public cloud platform (AWS preferred).
• Associate‑level certification in a public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript, with experience building full‑stack applications; familiarity with React for UI development.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices, including authentication, authorization, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of software testing practices, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing for APIs and web applications.
• Hands‑on experience deploying applications using AWS ECS containers and Lambda functions along with related services such as RDS, S3, CloudWatch, and EventBridge.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience authoring CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Exposure to data modeling and transformation using SQL and DBT (nice‑to‑have).
• Familiarity with the Backstage framework for developer portals (nice‑to‑have).
• Interest in exploring and evaluating emerging technologies, including AI/ML services and automation tools, to enhance cloud platform capabilities.

Benefits (Eligible Employees)

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

EEO Statement

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the law. E‑Verify IER Right to Work.