Cloud Software Engineer

Job Overview

We are looking for a software engineer passionate about building automation and self‑service solutions for our Enterprise Public Cloud Platform. In this role, you will design and develop tools, APIs, and services that simplify cloud adoption for application teams, ensuring secure, resilient, and compliant environments. You’ll leverage modern development practices, AWS services, and Dev Ops principles to deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency and technical excellence across the organization.

Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration‑related support for this position (including, but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, F‑1 CPT, J‑1, TN‑1 or TN‑2, E‑3, O‑1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status).

• Regular position
• Language Fluency:
  English (Required)
• Work Shift:
  
  1st shift (United States of America)
• In‑office expectations: 5 days per week. Role is NOT remote.

• Design, implement, and test APIs, tools, and services that simplify onboarding and consumption of the AWS Cloud Platform.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) using languages, frameworks, and tools such as Python, Type Script, React, Terraform (IaC), and Git Lab.
• Analyze platform data in the cloud data warehouse to identify trends, measure adoption, and improve services; leverage tools such as SQL and DBT for data modeling and transformation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to integrate new technologies and continuously improve standards and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues impacting infrastructure performance and reliability.
• Support compliance with technology strategies, standards, and governance to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communicate effectively, including technical documentation and presentations.
• Familiarity with compliance and audit requirements in cloud environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies including cloud, network, database, storage, platform, computing, and middleware.

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with a public cloud platform (AWS preferred).
• Associate‑level certification in a public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in Python and Type Script, with experience building full‑stack applications; familiarity with React for UI development.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices, including authentication, authorization, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of software testing practices, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing for APIs and web applications.
• Hands‑on experience deploying applications using AWS ECS containers and Lambda functions along with related services such as RDS, S3, Cloud Watch, and Event Bridge.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience authoring CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab.
• Exposure to data modeling and transformation using SQL and DBT (nice‑to‑have).
• Familiarity with the Backstage framework for developer portals (nice‑to‑have).
• Interest in exploring and evaluating emerging technologies, including AI/ML services and automation tools, to enhance cloud platform capabilities.

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…