Software Engineering Manager

Truist; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Career development & training

Job summary

Truist is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers, oversee the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions, and drive improvements in processes and governance. You will collaborate with architecture, analytics, and security to deliver value while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on experience with .NET and Java.

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 or supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages a software engineering team and oversees day-to-day operations to deliver high-quality, scalable software.
• Plans, prioritizes, and allocates resources to meet short-term goals and project deadlines.
• Develops and enforces software engineering standards, governance, and best practices.
• Collaborates with architecture, analytics, and security teams to deliver integrated tech solutions.
• Oversees design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
• Mentors and coaches team members for technical growth and performance.
• Reviews designs, code, and documentation for quality and compliance.
• Identifies and mitigates development risks and ensures secure solutions.
• Drives continuous improvement in engineering processes and tools.

Skills

Team leadership

Software architecture

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Java/.Net experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related field

Tools

.NET

Java

Job description

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:

English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

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

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

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

  Qualifications

  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 a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience, including team leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in managing software engineering teams and driving operational plans.
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture, security standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong communication skills with experience collaborating across multiple stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with practical management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, and coaching.
  • Experience with Change Management processes for a financial institution is a plus.
  • 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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