Software Engineering Manager

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Technology Senior Management Forum seeks a senior software engineering leader to manage and optimize a team of engineers, guiding design, development, and support of scalable solutions.

You will enforce standards, collaborate with architecture, analytics, and security, mentor staff, and communicate progress to senior management while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience, including team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable software.
• Plan, prioritize, and allocate resources to meet short-term goals and deadlines.
• Develop and enforce software engineering standards, best practices, and governance.
• Collaborate with architecture, analytics, and security to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and maintenance of applications that meet business needs.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Review and approve designs, code, and documentation for quality and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to development and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Communicate progress and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Software architecture

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

.NET

Java

Job description

Please review the following job description:

Leads a software engineering function by managing, developing, and optimizing a team of Software Engineers and the technology ecosystem. Oversees the design, implementation, and support of software solutions that drive business value, ensures alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and risk management, and fosters technical excellence and team performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Manages and directs a software engineering team, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions.
• 2. Plans, prioritizes, and allocates resources to meet short-term operational goals and project deadlines within the software engineering area.
• 3. Develops and enforces software engineering standards, best practices, and governance to maintain code quality and compliance.
• 4. Collaborates with cross-functional teams including architecture, analytics, and security to deliver integrated technology solutions.
• 5. Oversees the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications that meet business and user needs.
• 6. Mentors and coaches team members to enhance technical skills, career growth, and performance.
• 7. Reviews and approves technical designs, code, and documentation to ensure adherence to standards and project requirements.
• 8. Identifies and mitigates risks related to software development and delivery, ensuring reliable and secure solutions.
• 9. Drives continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
• 10. Communicates team progress, challenges, and achievements to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2. A minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience, including team leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Experience in managing software engineering teams and driving operational plans.
• 2. Strong knowledge of software architecture, security standards, and regulatory compliance.
• 3. Strong communication skills with experience collaborating across multiple stakeholders.
• 4. Familiarity with practical management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, and coaching.
• 5. Experience with Change Management processes for a financial institution is a plus.
• 6. Progressive experience with .Net and/or Java technologies is preferred.

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.

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:

English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

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