Principal Software Engineer

About the role

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GENERAL FUNCTION: As a 'full stack' software engineer 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

Ensuring compliance to bank and regulatory standards for API and WebApp development

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 software engineering experience

Strong proficiency in Java (17+) and deep understanding of object-oriented programming, functional programming, and design patterns

Strong experience designing, developing, and securing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures

Hands-on experience building enterprise-grade distributed applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and microservices architecture

Strong understanding of Apache Struts framework

Strong understanding of Drools framework and business rules management systems (BRMS)

Experience with cloud-native application development on AWS

Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js, including TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design

Strong understanding of event-driven architectures, messaging, and streaming technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Event Hubs

Strong experience with Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, AWS DevOps, or equivalent CI/CD platforms

Experience with AI-assisted software development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI coding assistants, automated code quality tools) and modern developer productivity practices

Strong understanding of security best practices

Strong problem solving skills

Strong collaboration skills

Experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, and modern software delivery practices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Principal Software Engineer

Total Base Pay Range 96,500.00 - 207,500.00 USD Annual

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: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html 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.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.