Software Engineer Consultant

First Citizens Bank; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a senior software leadership professional to guide complex strategic projects and steer software development and integration efforts. You will advise on evaluations, feasibility studies, and adoption of new technologies, while mentoring teams and aligning initiatives with the bank's long-term tech direction.

The role requires extensive CS knowledge, system design mastery, and proficiency across multiple programming languages, with eligibility for on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in software development and maintenance, or HS diploma/GED with 12+ years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of computer science, system design, and programming environments.
• Willingness to be on-call 24/7 on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance on complex strategic projects and the creation/implementation of software systems.
• Consults on software evaluations, feasibility studies, and adoption of new technologies.
• Trains and mentors others on new technologies and best practices.
• Ensures development initiatives align with long-term business and tech strategy.

Skills

Programming languages

System design

CS fundamentals

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This position provides technical guidance on complex strategic projects. Facilitates the creation and implementation of software systems and software development. Consults on software evaluations, feasibility studies, and new technologies. Specializes in software development and integration with third party solutions. Recommends processes and products that meet strategic goals while aligning with the Bank’s long-term technology direction.

Overview

This position provides technical guidance on complex strategic projects. Facilitates the creation and implementation of software systems and software development. Consults on software evaluations, feasibility studies, and new technologies. Specializes in software development and integration with third party solutions. Recommends processes and products that meet strategic goals while aligning with the Bank’s long-term technology direction.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities

Software Development Support - Supports software development through the creation of software utilities or other means to support effective software development activities/solutions. Evaluates software specifications to determine feasibility of use in particular infrastructures. Analyzes, presents, and implements necessary development and/or infrastructure changes.

Technical Expert - Maintains a strong knowledge of technology trends and impact on the Bank’s infrastructure in order to provide relevant consultative guidance. Trains and mentors others on new technologies.

Consultation - Provides technical advice and direction to associates, management, and developmental project teams. Utilizes expertise to consult and develop software to solve complex technical problems.

Business Strategy - Acts as a trusted advisor on strategies that align developmental projects with long-term business needs and technological direction. Assists management in implementing initiatives or strategies across the division.

Position Specific Skills

• Extensive knowledge of computer science and system design
• Ability to apply knowledge of extensive experience working with complex systems designs
• Mastery of multiple programming languages and environments
• Ability to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on a rotating basis (as needed)

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience.

OR

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Software application development and maintenance.

Preferred Education:Other

Preferred Area of Study:Computer Science, Information Systems

Preferred Area of Experience:Information Technology, Application Development

Additional Information

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This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

If hired in North Carolina the base pay for this position is generally between $130,109 and $170,000.

Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates.

More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.