First Citizens Bank · 2 weeks ago
Lead Software Engineer- Java
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Java technologies. This role involves leading the development of credit decisioning systems, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring high-quality software through the full Software Development Lifecycle.
BankingInsuranceLendingPaymentsWealth Management
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Java-based software and applications, contributing to all stages of the software development lifecycle
Writing well designed, testable, efficient code
Debugging and resolving technical problems that arise
Producing detailed design documentation
Recommending changes to existing Java infrastructure
Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance
Preferred
Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills
Object Oriented analysis and design using common design and architectural patterns
Working knowledge with WebLogic Application container
Experience working with credit scoring applications and consuming credit bureau APIs such as Experian, DnB
Familiarity with Credit Scoring models such as SAS
Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms
Develop a 3-tier architecture to solve client requirements and provide separation of database, business and client logic
Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, GWT, Spring MVC)
Experience with test-driven development
Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience in Web Service development of SOAP (WCF) and REST based services, Entity Framework
Experience in Database development using SQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, Complex T- SQL, Linked Server
Experience in agile development and automated deployment using Azure DevOps
Familiarity with SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React
Familiarity with build tools such as Ant, Maven, and Gradle
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
Samantha Bureau - Johnson
SVP & Director, Customer Contact Center
Recent News
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