Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

General Function:
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.

• Design and implement new features while improving quality of technical products and applications within commercial digital.
• Create and execute long term vision of technical products and applications.
• Act as a technical expert and software 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or comparable with 8+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of object‑oriented and functional software design.
• Knowledge of software development best practices.
• Knowledge of Java or other comparable programming languages.
• Knowledge of SQL or other comparable data products.
• Familiarity with RESTful networking.
• Prior experience with knowledge of Git and Git Hub.
• Understanding of Software Development Methodologies.
• Understanding of security best practices.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Position not available for immigration sponsorship.

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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.

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.