Software Engineer Consultant

First Citizens Bank; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a senior software engineering professional to provide technical guidance on complex strategic projects, supporting the creation and integration of software systems within the bank’s technology direction.

The role focuses on consulting on evaluations, feasibility studies, and new technologies, ensuring alignment with long-term business and IT strategies, and offering mentorship to development teams across the division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience in software development and maintenance.
• HS diploma/GED with 12 years' experience in software development and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Software Development Support: assists in software development and infrastructure changes.
• Technical Expert: stays current with technology trends and mentors others.

Skills

Computer science expertise

Systems design

Programming languages

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree +8 years

High School Diploma/GED +12 years

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.

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

Required Licenses Or Certifications

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

Additional Information

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.