Lead Software Engineer - Java (Remote)

First Citizens Bank; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 148,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a lead in software application development to design and implement innovative solutions. The role offers competitive salary up to $175,000 and the flexibility to work remotely within the U.S. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in software development, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Java and modern frameworks. Join a supportive environment focused on career advancement and team collaboration.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in software application development and maintenance or 10 years with a High School Diploma/GED.
• Proven experience in designing and leading implementation of medium to large-sized systems.
• Experience supporting business-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technical solutions that meet user needs.
• Lead tech leads and SCRUM teams, providing coaching.
• Drive change initiatives to improve software development processes.

Skills

Software application development

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Java 11+

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Job description

Employer Industry: Financial Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $175,000
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work remotely anywhere within the continental U.S.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Chance to lead a highly engaged team of engineers and implement innovative technology solutions

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Partner with the business and architects to design and develop technical solutions that meet user needs regarding functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability
- Lead multiple tech leads overseeing SCRUM teams, providing coaching and an escalation path for troubleshooting
- Drive domain-wide change initiatives to improve quality, speed, and throughput of the software development process
- Oversee proactive maintenance of existing IaaS/SaaS and on-premise applications to ensure stability and scalability
- Coordinate and assist with troubleshooting of code defects, data errors, and configuration problems

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 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
- Proven experience designing and leading implementation of medium to large-sized systems
- Strong communication skills to express complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience supporting business-critical applications
- Ability to drive departmental best practices and adhere to standards

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Intermediate to strong experience designing or modifying modern microservice-based systems
- Advanced knowledge and experience with Java 11+, Spring and Spring Boot frameworks, and REST APIs
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Agile methodologies
- Experience in automation testing framework development and React UI development
- Advanced interpersonal skills including communication and negotiation

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