Lead Software Engineer (.NET ) - Remote North Carolina and Washington

First Citizens Bank is a financial institution seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee data processing system projects. This role involves leading technical efforts, developing software, and providing support for production systems while mentoring less experienced associates.

Responsibilities:

• System Enhancement - Leads team efforts to evaluate and improve department systems, processes, and applications. Utilizes programming specifications to construct modules, develop testing methods, and assists with designing training materials. Designs and executes test plans to validate application functions. Designs modifications that fit within existing system architecture
• Business Support - Provides technical support to production systems by addressing complex issues, anticipating maintenance requirements, and ensuring functionality for end user needs. Develops technical solutions to unique system problems. Leads major projects, delegates tasks, and ensures quality results
• Technical Expertise - Utilizes expertise to mentor and train associates within the work group. Participates in special projects and meetings as needed to convey critical technical insight. Serves as a technical resource for management, associates, and business units
• Data Analysis - Collects data related to user requests and determines scope, time estimates, and system impacts. Inspects business specifications, programming specifications, coding, test plans, documentation, and implementation plans for accuracy

Requirements:

• 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
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or similar code repository system
• Advanced experience with ServiceNow or other information technology service ticketing systems
• Proven ability to resolve conflicting situations, in order to move process and people forward
• In depth knowledge and experience with System Life Cycle Development methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile
• Experience with programming languages such as Microsoft .NET (C#); ASP.NET; SQL Scripting and PowerShell Scripting, Angular
• In depth knowledge about .Net Microservices, OpenShift, Kubernetes
• Experience as a current contractor/contingent worker for First Citizens Bank