Software Engineer

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation is seeking a software engineer who independently designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex solutions for business needs. You will apply advanced best practices in coding, architecture, and software lifecycle management while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes secure coding, proactive problem solving, and participation in the full lifecycle—from requirements through deployment and support—to deliver

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 apply IT best practices.

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 and architectural patterns.
• 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 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.

Skills

Software design

Code reviews

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

5 years of relevant experience

Job description

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Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

• Master’s Degree or MBA.
• Certification in Six Sigma Green Belt, CQIA, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Previous experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

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. EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work