Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First Citizens Bank is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support its Core Banking development and support team. The role leads the full lifecycle of complex data processing system projects, including system enhancement, production support, technical mentoring, data analysis, testing, and implementation, with expertise in COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and DB2.
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
- Provides 24/7 on call rotations
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance
- High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance
- Preferred Area of Study: Computer Science
- Preferred Area of Experience: Debit and Credit Cards experience a plus
- Advanced experience with COBOL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, Easytrieve, JCL
- Familiarity with source code repository Changeman a plus
- Experience with ServiceNow or other information technology service ticketing systems
- Proven ability to resolve conflicting situations, to move process and people forward
- Ability to build strong collaborative and productive relationships
- In depth knowledge and experience with System Life Cycle Development methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile
- Previous banking experience is a plus
Benefits
- Remote role
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