Software Engineer Team Leader
Regions Bank
About the role
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Job Description:
At Regions, the Software Engineer Team Leader devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer limitations, operating time, and forms of desired results. This role is responsible for application development, modification, and maintenance of applications. This role monitors system applications and ensures systems run smoothly; as well as creates reports and other documentation outlining findings/solutions and support users. This role sits within Regions' Technology department.
Primary Responsibilities
Assigns and directs the work of team members
Estimates team level timelines and technical efforts for planning purposes
Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance
Plans, conducts, and supervises assignments for the team
Evaluates progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures
Handles compliance remediation
Designs, develops, tests, and deploys software using a combination of custom and off-the-shelf tools
Collaborates cross-functionally with architects, business users, project managers/Scrum Masters and other engineers to achieve sustainable solutions in a complex environment
Monitors, maintains and continuously improves existing software applications
Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves technical and functional software issues
Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
Applies design patterns in all development activities
Identifies, documents, and implements non-functional requirements
Builds, maintains, and executes test automation suite
Takes independent actions, makes decisions, and takes ownership of applications
Plans and estimates work effort
Identifies and implements software performance improvements
Conducts/Participates in code reviews, code quality checks and developer integration testing
Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Seven (7) years of related experience
Experience with test-driven development
Experience with agile development processes
Preferences
In depth understanding of design patterns and their application
Skills and Competencies
Ability to coach, teach, and mentor teams
Ability to estimate work efforts for project sub-plans or small projects
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
Ability to work in an environment with aggressive timelines
Demonstrates leadership
Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization (e.g. executive, management, individual contributors)
Fluency in developing and understanding sequence diagrams and class models, where applicable
In-depth understanding of DevOps and formal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes
Willingness to work within a distributed team
Additional job detail for this specific opportunity
This is a team lead position that deals with mainframe and distributed systems surrounding document composition with print and pdf generation.
Desired experience in the following:
Mainframe modernization and experience
Managing project execution and prioritization
Architectural design, guidance, and documentation
Agile methodologies and continuous improvement
Problem solving and accountability
Effective Communication
Banking industry experience
Nice To Have:
Document composition tool experience (like with CSF Designer)
Github and Harness deployment understanding and experience
Voltage software experience
Print (afp file) composition tool experience (like with Precisely/Streamweaver or BCC products)
Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. This position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum:
$127,767.75 USD
Median:
$168,210.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans:
Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details
Riverchase Operations Center
Location:
Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Responsibilities
- Lead, assign, and supervise team members’ work and project execution.
- Estimate effort and timelines, plan assignments, and prioritize work.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software applications.
- Collaborate with architects, business users, project managers, and engineers on sustainable solutions.
- Resolve technical and functional issues and improve application performance.
- Build and maintain automated tests, conduct code reviews, and uphold software quality.
- Create technical documentation and ensure compliance with risk management and cybersecurity practices.
- Support mainframe modernization and document composition across mainframe and distributed systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Seven years of related experience.
- Experience with test-driven development and agile development processes.
- Ability to coach, teach, and mentor teams.
- In-depth understanding of design patterns, DevOps, and formal SDLC processes.
- Strong analytical, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with mainframe modernization, project execution, prioritization, and architectural design.
- Banking industry experience preferred.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Disability benefits
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Associate volunteer program
- Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan
Skills mentioned
About Regions Bank
Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com. Ticker Symbol: RF on the NYSE Regions' Social Media & Community Guidelines: http://spr.ly/lismcg Regions' Privacy & Security Policy: http://spr.ly/lipp https://www.regions.com/help/social-media Regions Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #174490. Only bank deposits are FDIC insured. Non-Deposit Products including Investments, Securities, Mutual Funds, Insurance Products, Crypto Assets, and Annuities Are Not FDIC Insured | Are Not Bank Guaranteed | May Lose Value | Are Not Deposits | Are not a condition of any Banking Activity | Are Not Insured by any Government Agency Equal Opportunity Employer/Including Disabled/Veterans Regions provides links to other websites or apps for your convenience and does not control the content, services or products provided on the linked website or app, whose Privacy and security policies or procedures may differ. Consult the policies or disclosures on their website. © 2026 Regions Bank. Regions and the Regions logo are registered trademarks of Regions Bank. The LifeGreen color is a trademark of Regions Bank.
H-1B sponsorship history
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