Software Engineer Mainframe Modernization

Position Overview

Independently designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex software solutions that meet business and user needs. Emphasizes delivering scalable, reliable, and high‑quality applications by applying advanced best practices in coding, architecture, and software lifecycle management, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

Job type:
Regular.

Language fluency:
English (Required).

Work shift:

1st shift (United States of America).

• Independently designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex software components and services addressing business and user requirements.
• Implements advanced features and enhancements using established coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices.
• Leads code reviews and provides constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional technical teams to plan and execute technical initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of solutions.
• Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves complex software defects and production issues, applying root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participates actively in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design discussions, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Applies secure coding practices, testing strategies, and documentation standards to ensure software quality and compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Mentors and supports junior engineers to foster technical growth and adherence to best practices.
• Utilizes and contributes to existing frameworks, tools, and technologies to enhance application development across relevant technology domains.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and training.
• In‑depth knowledge of information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices.

• Master’s degree and ten or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in supporting vendor applications integrated with APIs (REST/SOAP), middleware systems, message queues (MQ/Kafka), ETL processes and data flows.
• Experience with deposit products (checking, savings, CDs, money market accounts) and understanding of pricing strategies such as tiered interest, product bundles, and promotional rates.
• Knowledge of Zafin’s pricing and billing product is an advantage.
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as Service Now, with solid understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Proficiency in using monitoring tools like Splunk, Dynatrace, or Cloud Watch to detect and resolve system performance issues.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assist in root‑cause analysis and incident resolution.
• Experience in mainframe technologies (Cobol, JCL, and Z/OS Connect) and mainframe modernization is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.

Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law. E-Verify, IER, Right to Work.