Data & Platform Engineer

Truist; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain complex enterprise data solutions. You will work with SQL Server, Oracle, and Snowflake, focusing on scalable data platforms, ETL/ELT processes, and API integration in a cloud-enabled environment.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, participate in code reviews, and ensure secure coding practices while aligning with governance and regulatory requirements across Wealth & Trust applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field; 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
• In-depth knowledge of information systems and ability to identify and apply IT best practices.

Responsibilities

• Independently designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex software components and services.
• Implements advanced features using established coding standards and best practices.
• Leads code reviews and provides feedback to ensure code quality and performance.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to plan and execute initiatives.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex software defects and production issues.
• Participates in full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.
• Applies secure coding practices and documentation standards; mentors junior engineers.

Skills

SQL development

Performance tuning

Mentoring junior engineers

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Snowflake

ETL/ELT tools (dbt, Talend, Informatica)

Python

PowerShell

Job description

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:

English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Independently designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex software solutions that meet business and user needs. Emphasizes delivering scalable, reliable, and high-quality applications by applying advanced best practices in coding, architecture, and software lifecycle management, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

The engineer combines strong expertise in SQL Server, Oracle, database performance tuning, data modeling, ETL/ELT development, API integration, and AWS data services to build and support enterprise data capabilities. The position partners closely with Application Development, Architecture, Security, Data Governance, Operations, Analytics, and Business teams to deliver trusted data solutions that improve operational efficiency, client experience, regulatory compliance, and platform resiliency.

Scope of Responsibility

• Administration and support of enterprise database platforms supporting Wealth & Trust applications, operations, client servicing, reporting, accounting, workflow, and digital capabilities.
• Design, implementation, and optimization of database solutions that provide high availability, resiliency, security, and scalability.
• Development and support of data integration, ETL/ELT, API, event-driven, and file-based data movement solutions.
• Modernization of legacy data platforms and migration of on-premises databases to cloud-native and hybrid architectures.
• Enablement of enterprise reporting, analytics, operational intelligence, and future AI initiatives through trusted and governed data assets.
• Implementation of automation, monitoring, observability, and operational controls that reduce risk and improve platform stability.
• Delivery of secure and compliant data solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, governance, regulatory, and operational standards.

will be onsite at either of the posted locations.

Role will not be eligible for sponsorship.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex software components and services addressing business and user requirements.
• Implements advanced features and enhancements using established coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices.
• Leads code reviews and provides constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborates with cross-functional technical teams to plan and execute technical initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of solutions.
• Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves complex software defects and production issues, applying root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participates actively in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design discussions, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Applies secure coding practices, testing strategies, and documentation standards to ensure software quality and compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Mentors and supports junior engineers to foster technical growth and adherence to best practices.
• Utilizes and contributes to existing frameworks, tools, and technologies to enhance application development across relevant technology domains.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
• In-depth knowledge of information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting enterprise SQL Server and/or Oracle database environments.
• Experience with Snowflake, cloud data warehouses, and modern ELT architectures.
• Experience using dbt, Talend, Informatica, or similar data integration tools.
• Experience designing scalable analytical data models and data products.
• Familiarity with data sharing, governance, security, and performance optimization within Snowflake environments.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise data integration solutions.
• Strong SQL development and performance tuning experience.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, or automation scripting.
• Experience supporting large-scale financial services platforms.
• Understanding of data governance, regulatory compliance, SOX controls, and operational risk management.
• Experience with analytics platforms, reporting environments, and modern data architectures.

To comply with the Virginia pay transparency statute and for work locations in Virginia only, The annual base salary for this position is $105,040-$130,030.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation

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 401k 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. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. 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.

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.

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