GENERAL FUNCTION: Designs and implements technology and software solutions as a member of an agile squad. Being assigned to an agile squad means this role also participates in all agile ceremonies driving activities from architecture and design to delivery. Models software development best practices and leads communities of practice to continuously refine and document standards and best practices. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design and implement new features while improving quality of technical products and applications - Create and execute long term vision of technical products and applications - Act as a technical expert and developer on an agile squad - Drive the architecture of solutions across multiple services and applications - Develop software meeting code quality standards and metrics - Practice test-driven development - Guide communities of practice by mentoring developers, creating and enforcing standards, reviewing others code, and sharing knowledge - Achieve operational excellence by automating processes and writing maintainable, supportable, and testable code - Maintain effective partnerships with operations and engineering teams to drive service improvement - Remain current on IT trends pertaining to their area of practice - Assist with problem resolution for end users and customers - Create and update operations procedures for daily routine management processes - Maintain appropriate controls and documentation to ensure compliance of audit requirements - Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or comparable with 8+ years of experience - Knowledge of object-oriented design and development. - Strong problem solving skills - Microservice design principles - Java (8 or above) - Spring Framework - Spring Boot - Experience with version control solutions, preferably Git/GitHub - Docker - Familiarity with relational databases and SQL - Gradle - Experience with any of the following, a plus: AWS services, Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform, Application Performance Monitoring / Logging software (Dynatrace / Splunk) Position not available for immigration sponsorship #LI-MB1 Principal Software Engineer At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day. The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.  LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting.  Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third.  Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.