Platform Engineering Lead: Drive Banking Tech Solutions

Fifth Third Bank; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Frisco, Texas is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to evaluate, design, and implement technology solutions that advance technology strategies for a line of business. You will partner with vendors, understand roadmaps, and translate changes into robust, scalable solutions within an agile context.

The role requires extensive engineering experience, strong problem solving, and collaboration across teams. Base salary is discussed with incentives, reflecting market norms in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Six+ years of engineering or other IT work experience relevant to the position.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a highly-collaborative environment.
• Solid understanding and significant experience with modern software development practices, tools, and/or hardware technologies.
• Solid understanding of IT security best practices.
• Expertise in one or more technical and/or functional domains relevant to the position.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex technical solutions.
• Technical skills per the specific position’s requirements. Lead Platform Engineer

Responsibilities

• Be the main liaison with software vendor(s) for systems utilized by a particular line of business
• Stay abreast of upcoming changes and enhancements in vendor’s software and how those changes will impact the business.
• Design solutions to incorporate software changes and work with business partners to ensure effective implementation
• Understand the business technology roadmap and advise on continued utilization or elimination of current third party software
• If on an agile team, work closely with product owner to ensure clear user stories for developers

Skills

Software development practices

IT security best practices

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Vendor liaison

Technical leadership

Cross-functional communication

Architecture & design

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Frisco, Texas is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to evaluate, design, and implement technology solutions that advance technology strategies for a line of business. You will partner with vendors, understand roadmaps, and translate changes into robust, scalable solutions within an agile context.

The role requires extensive engineering experience, strong problem solving, and collaboration across teams. Base salary is discussed with incentives, reflecting market norms in the U.S.