Technical Lead

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

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a senior technical leader to guide architecture, design, and implementation across assigned systems and applications. You will direct decision-making on projects, estimate scope and timelines, and mentor less experienced associates while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet strategic goals.

You will leverage deep knowledge of bank technologies and industry standards, serving as a resource for executives and teams while driving long-term, multi-layered

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in technical roles.
• Alternative: HS diploma with 12+ years in technical work in development, server administration, security, or engineering.
• Preferred: MS.NET, ASP.NET, SQL scripting, Powershell, Windows Server admin, and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership—mentors, trains, and provides direction on complex matters.
• Leads specialized technical projects with time estimates and scope.
• Provides business insight to align technologies with strategic needs and collaborates across teams.
• Serves as a knowledge resource on bank technologies and industry standards.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Architecture & SDLC

Project Management

Executive Communication

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

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.

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

• 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.