Huntington National Bank

Tech Engineer Lead- Java

Huntington National Bank • $110K — $130K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or 9+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum 5 years of related technical experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience in a multi-platform environment
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Customer service focus and ability to collaborate with IT and business teams

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, and develop systems based on user specifications
  • Provide technical assistance for hardware and software issues
  • Utilize technical tools for systems development and support
  • Stay updated on industry trends relevant to Huntington
  • Assist in identifying training needs and train junior staff
  • Lead specific technical projects as needed
  • Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements available
  • Opportunity for in-office collaboration during key moments
  • Strong community focus within teams
  • Professional development opportunities through training
  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork
Full Job Description
Description

Engineer Lead - Java / Spring Boot / React / Open Systems

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership and direction for the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and open-system technologies.
  • Lead the development of scalable, secure, highly available, and maintainable full-stack applications and microservices.
  • Define and drive technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, security, engineering standards, and business objectives.
  • Lead the design and implementation of RESTful APIs, microservices, event-driven services, and distributed applications.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership in Java, Spring Boot, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern open-system development.
  • Evaluate existing applications and lead modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy platforms to open-system, API-driven, cloud-ready architectures.
  • Establish and promote software engineering best practices, coding standards, design patterns, reusable components, and development methodologies.
  • Review technical designs, application architecture, source code, and implementation approaches to ensure quality, scalability, security, and maintainability.
  • Lead technical discussions and provide recommendations on application architecture, frameworks, tools, and technology solutions.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers, helping team members improve their technical skills and software engineering practices.
  • Partner with architects, product owners, business analysts, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and other technology teams to deliver complex solutions.
  • Break down complex business and technical requirements into actionable development tasks and provide technical estimates and implementation strategies.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues, performance problems, application defects, and integration challenges.
  • Ensure appropriate automated testing, including unit, integration, API, and end-to-end testing, is incorporated into the development lifecycle.
  • Drive adoption of CI/CD, DevOps, automated deployment, infrastructure automation, and observability practices.
  • Ensure applications meet enterprise requirements for security, resiliency, performance, scalability, availability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Coordinate technical dependencies across multiple development teams and ensure successful delivery of cross-team initiatives.
  • Identify technical risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Communicate technical concepts and architectural decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate opportunities to improve engineering productivity, application architecture, and overall technology capabilities.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise application development.


Top Skills
  • 3+ years of experience providing technical leadership for software development teams or complex technology initiatives.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
  • Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Strong experience with React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL, including technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
  • Experience with Git and modern software development practices.
  • Experience with automated testing and quality engineering practices.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical design and development activities for complex applications.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to balance hands-on engineering responsibilities with technical leadership and team mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience designing cloud-native and distributed applications using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Strong knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture, domain-driven design, and distributed systems.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
  • Experience with messaging and streaming platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or IBM MQ.
  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with Spring Cloud, Spring Security, OAuth2, JWT, and API Gateway technologies.
  • Experience with TypeScript and modern React frameworks and libraries.
  • Experience with NoSQL and caching technologies such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, Google Cloud Bigtable, and Redis.
  • Experience leading legacy application modernization and open-system transformation initiatives.
  • Experience migrating applications from mainframe, proprietary, or legacy technologies to Java-based open-system platforms.
  • Experience with application performance tuning, scalability, resiliency, high availability, and disaster recovery.
  • Experience with application monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Prometheus, or Grafana.
  • Experience working in financial services, banking, insurance, or other highly regulated enterprise environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions across teams and establish enterprise engineering standards.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and building strong technical teams.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development, developer productivity tools, and emerging software engineering technologies.


Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)
Yes

Workplace Type:
Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

About Huntington National Bank

Huntington National Bank Careers

Join the dynamic team at Huntington National Bank, a place where your career aspirations align with outstanding job opportunities. Our commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth makes Huntington an ideal environment for your ambitions to flourish.

Work You’ll Do

At Huntington, we empower our employees to master their career paths in the banking industry. As a member of our team, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our clients and communities. With a focus on digital transformation and financial solutions, Huntington stands at the forefront of the banking sector.

Lead with Innovation and Leadership

Huntington National Bank is not just a bank; it's a pivotal platform for innovation and leadership in the financial industry. We offer a unique position in the marketplace that intersects financial services with cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities and Employment

Whether you're seeking your first job or you're a seasoned professional looking to transition, Huntington offers a range of employment opportunities. From entry-level positions to executive roles, our job openings cater to a diversity of skills and experiences.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with Huntington’s internship programs. These opportunities are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into the banking sector, enhancing your resume and boosting your employability.

Benefits and Culture

At Huntington, we pride ourselves on a culture that supports diversity, inclusion, and professional development. Our benefits package is comprehensive, supporting not only your career growth but also your personal well-being and financial health.

Join Our Team

Be part of a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Huntington encourages a culture where innovation thrives, and diverse ideas are celebrated.

Networking and Professional Growth

Advance your career with unmatched opportunities for professional growth and networking. Huntington is dedicated to providing ongoing training and leadership programs that empower you to take your career to new heights.

Career Development

Invest in your future with Huntington’s career development programs. From diversity training to leadership workshops, we provide the tools necessary for you to succeed in your professional journey.

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Learn more about Huntington National Bank
Size
19,722 employees
Market Cap
$21 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$817 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
NASDAQ
HBAN
* Ladders Estimates

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