First Citizens Bank

Software Engineer - Java (Remote AZ)

First Citizens Bank$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Phoenix, AZ
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Software application development or 8 years with a High School Diploma/GED
  • Strong design & development experience with JEE & Enterprise Technologies
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork
  • Proven experience with SpringBoot Microservices and container architecture using Kubernetes
  • In-depth knowledge of JavaScript and modern frameworks like React.js
  • Experience in Agile environments and principles
  • Familiarity with tools such as GITLAB, Jira, Confluence, and Oracle Database systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop technical solutions for user needs focusing on functionality and performance.
  • Oversee maintenance of IaaS/SaaS and on-premise applications for stability and scalability.
  • Assist in troubleshooting code defects and configuration problems.
  • Support business-critical applications and advise on complex issues.
  • Implement departmental best practices and guidelines for projects.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.
  • Drive development of elegant, maintainable, and secure code.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program designed to meet associate needs
  • Access to resources for professional development
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives
  • Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility
Full Job Description
Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): AZ.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and delivering robust and scalable software solutions that support our financial operations and enhance our customer experience. You will work within an agile team to design, develop, and maintain software components, ensuring they meet functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements. Software Engineer will be responsible for all software aspects within the team including research, design, technology insertion, development, testing and supporting them.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain user interface components and web applications using React.js
  • Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices
  • Participate in all phases of the Agile development lifecycle, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
  • Collaborate with product managers, analysts, developers, testers, and other cross-functional teams to define and implement solutions.
  • Apply knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) toolchain to improve automation and efficiency.
  • Analyze and solve technical problems, debugging and troubleshooting code issues
  • Identify and implement strategies to optimize application performance
  • Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and potentially contribute to automated testing frameworks
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing
  • Create and maintain documentation for the codebase and its functionality
  • May mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 1 years of experience in Programming OR High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of experience in Programming

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to understand and influence the architecture and design.
  • Demonstrated experience in Microservices architecture, SOA, Spring Boot etc.
  • Strong hands-on experience in Web services development (SOAP, REST)
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing CI/CD (Continuous Integration & Delivery) techniques.
  • Hands-on development expertise in React, NodeJS, JAVA, Spring-Boot, J2EE & Enterprise Technologies JMS, JDBC, Web development, Transactions, WS-*, JVM, JNDI, JMX, JTA.
  • Knowledge of MQs and Kafka.
  • Implementation experience of software design patterns and best practices applicable to J2EE.
  • Experience with implementing SSO and security protocols like SAML2.0, OAuth2.0 etc.
  • Knowledge and experience with RDBMSs (Oracle or MS SQL Server).
  • Prior experience with regulated financial organization is a plus.
  • Experience with Test Driven Development and Agile Methodologies in both a co-located and a distributed team environment is a plus.

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.

About First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment services, as well as online and mobile banking. First Citizens Bank operates more than 500 branches in 19 states and the District of Columbia. The bank was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Learn more about First Citizens Bank
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

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