Senior Manager IT - Software Engineering (Remote)

First Citizens Bank; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks a Senior Manager IT for Software Engineering, responsible for leading a team focused on the Online Banking platform. The role involves overseeing software development, spearheading projects, and fostering team growth within an agile environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in applications development and a strong background in team leadership. This remote position is perfect for someone eager to influence digital banking solutions while collaborating closely with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in applications development or 12+ with HS Diploma.
• Experience managing teams of 8-12 resources is preferred.
• Proven leadership in high-performing teams and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach team members; manage software delivery for Online Banking.
• Lead project planning and execution through agile methodologies.
• Build relationships with partners to drive change and improve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

AWS

APIs

React

Node.js

Spring Boot

Kafka

Terraform

Job description

Senior Manager IT - Software Engineering (Remote)

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Overview
This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

As a Sr. Manager, you will be part of the Digital Service Technology Engineering team and will be responsible for the overall delivery of solutions and software for our Online Banking platform, including design, technology insertion, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment. You’ll work collaboratively with implementation partners and technology stakeholders to drive change effectively, leading project planning and execution through agile methodologies. You’ll manage and grow a team of developers and quality engineers, guiding them in developing and delivering new features for the client-facing banking application built on React, Node, Java/Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach team members on best practices, system design principles, and industry trends
• Champion application development security best practices
• Build authentic relationships with team and business partners to enable long-term collaborations
• Focus work processes on customer satisfaction
• Motivate, retain, and develop team members, promoting career growth
• Lead and influence project teams to achieve goals
• Handle ambiguity and function effectively in a matrix organization
• Encourage innovation and create an agile environment
• Perform leadership and administrative duties for the team
• Work with program managers to define and plan development projects
• Ensure team compliance with standards, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in applications development, analysis, or engineering OR High School Diploma/GED and 12 years of experience.

Preferred Experience

• Proven leadership in building and maintaining high-performing teams
• Experience in all software delivery aspects and stakeholder management
• Strong understanding of design principles, scalable data modeling, secure coding, and quality assurance
• Experience managing teams of 8-12 resources
• Willingness to engage with a global team, including early morning or late evening meetings
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with operational support, project management tools, and agile practices

Technology Experience

• Recent experience with Microservices, platform engineering, and cloud migration projects
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, privileged access management, DevOps, and deployment automation
• Experience with APIs, React, Node.js, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS services, Terraform, and database tools

Critical Leadership Skills

• Building people capability and effective communication
• Collaborating and influencing stakeholders
• Driving results with a focus on automation and organizational goals

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date. The base pay ranges from $150,000 to $205,000, with actual compensation based on skills and experience. Benefits details are available at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Banking and Financial Services

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