Technical Lead

First Citizens Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank seeks a senior technical leader to guide architecture, design, and implementation across assigned systems. The role directs decision-making on projects, trains associates, and coordinates with cross‑functional teams to align work with bank goals.

You will mentor engineers, manage project scopes and timelines, and provide strategic tech insights to executive leadership while maintaining deep domain knowledge of banking technologies and security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in technical roles or HS diploma with 12+ years in related IT fields.
• Experience in Application Development, Server Administration, Information Security, or Engineering.
• Preferred: BS in Computer Science and MS.NET/ASP.NET expertise.

Responsibilities

• Mentor team members and guide performance while communicating results.
• Lead technical projects with time estimates and scope management.
• Align technologies with business needs and escalate tech concerns enterprise-wide.
• Maintain knowledge of bank technologies and advise management and cross-platform teams.

Skills

Modern technologies

Prototyping

Technical leadership

SDLC

Communication

Planning

Strategic thinking

Leadership collaboration

Problem solving

Independent thinking

Executive communication

Team leadership

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

MS.NET

ASP.NET

SQL Scripting

PowerShell Scripting

Windows Server Administration

Project Management

Job description

Overview

This position provides specialized technical leadership during the architecture, design, implementation, and support of assigned systems and applications. Directs decision-making within technical projects to facilitate project planning, scope, and time estimates. Trains less experienced associates and assists management in monitoring team performance. Collaborates with peers, managers, and cross-platform teams to align projects and tasks with wider organizational goals.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership - Mentors and trains team members. Utilizes expertise to provide guidance, feedback, and direction on complex matters. Assists in the communication of performance results and expected behaviors for success.
• Project Management - Leads specialized technical projects to include development of time estimates, determining scope, and addressing potential impacts.
• Business Support - Provides insight to management allowing the strategic alignment of technologies with business needs. Facilitates system modifications or architectural changes. Effectively collaborates with others on technical issues and initiatives, acting as the primary escalation point for technology-related team concerns across the enterprise.
• Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge of Bank technologies, processes, procedures, and industry standards. Serves as a resource on one or more specialized technologies to management, associates, and cross-platform teams.

Position Specific Skills:

• Advanced experience with modern technologies, prototyping, technical leadership, systems development lifecycle, communication and planning skills
• Advanced knowledge in working with leadership to define strategy and approach for solving complicated technical problems
• Proven ability to deliver solutions that solve complex problems, using thought leadership and independent thinking skills
• Ability to lead others in the successful execution and delivery of long term, multi-layered projects and initiatives.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex processes/situations to executive leadership

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 Technical work in Application Development, Server Administration, Information Security, or Engineering
• Preferred Education:Bachelor Degree
• Preferred Area of Study:Computer Science
• Preferred Area of Experience:MS.NET; ASP.NET; SQL Scripting; Powershell Scripting; Windows Server Administration; Project Management

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.