Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) seeks a Manager, Software Engineering for its Charlotte, North Carolina location.
Responsibilities:
• Combining technical expertise and strong leadership skills, the Manager will spearhead a results-driven engineering operation.
• Develop, manage and retain a team of software engineers, setting measurable performance goals and providing regular feedback.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other technical or non-technical stakeholders to define design approaches that are aligned with the customer-centric product vision.
• Ensure best engineering and documentation practices are understood and followed.
• Set clear expectations for quality and performance.
• Coordinate with peers within the organization to ensure seamless integration of functional workflows.
• Building strong relationships across departments to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensure successful incremental product releases while driving to deadlines and optimizing investments.
• Assure quality through efficient management of team and resources.
• Evaluate and limit risk and vulnerabilities during the software development process by consistently employing industry best practices.
• Proactively identify and address potential issues to ensure the stability and security of the products.
Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electronics Engineering or related field, followed by 10 years of progressive experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Technology Analyst, or related position.
Must have at least 6 years of experience with the following:
• Project/Product development (Prime brokerage);
• Requirements gathering and analysis;
• System architecture implementation, testing and deployment;
• Object Oriented programming, Design, Development and Integration of Complex Enterprise Applications;
• Developing service based middle tier components using Java/J2EE and C#/.Net technologies;
• Database design and implementation;
• Developing XML applications; and
• Scripting languages/Python/Scala;
• Utilizing Spring, Hibernate, SQL, Oracle, Message Queue, Java Messaging Services, RESTful/SOAP Web services, XML Schema, and Eclipse;
• Participating in requirement elicitation, implementation of design, requirements gathering, and analysis; and
• Interacting with business partners to detail user requirements, develop and implement software modules, and perform integration testing with various downstream and upstream systems.
Remote work permitted 4 days per week.
Worksite: 4250 Congress Street, Charlotte, NC 28209 United States, 40 hrs/wk. EO employer.
For summary of benefits and to apply visit our website at https://jobs.citizensbank.com and apply online (Job ID: 49902) or email resume and cover letter to [email protected] with subject line: 49902.
Direct applicants only.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering or a related field
- 10 years of progressive experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Technology Analyst, or related position
- At least 6 years of experience with project or product development in prime brokerage
- At least 6 years of experience gathering and analyzing requirements
- At least 6 years of experience implementing, testing, and deploying system architectures
- At least 6 years of experience with object-oriented programming, design, development, and integration of complex enterprise applications
- At least 6 years of experience developing service-based middle-tier components using Java/J2EE and C#/.NET
- At least 6 years of experience with database design and implementation
- At least 6 years of experience developing XML applications
- At least 6 years of experience with scripting languages, Python, or Scala
- At least 6 years of experience using Spring, Hibernate, SQL, Oracle, Message Queue, Java Messaging Services, RESTful/SOAP web services, XML Schema, and Eclipse
- At least 6 years of experience interacting with business partners, implementing software modules, and performing integration testing with upstream and downstream systems
Citizens Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citizens and has not been reviewed or approved by Citizens.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents, up to 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 days of emergency back‑up care, and adoption assistance of more than $25,000. Recognition for adoption support underscores a strong family‑friendly posture.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes 11 paid holidays and up to 27 PTO days. The breadth of leave is presented as generous versus many peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options pair with an HSA that includes a company contribution, plus mental‑health access via Spring Health (eight no‑cost sessions), Hinge Health, wellness programs, and discounted gyms. Eligibility at 20+ hours per week broadens access to these resources.
Citizens Insights
What We Do
As one of the oldest and largest financial services firms in the United States with a history dating back to 1828, we’re committed to providing solutions and expertise that support our customers, clients, colleagues, and communities in what’s next on their own unique journey. We invest in the humans who build the logic, ideas, and innovations that bring new technologies to life. Investments in AI, cloud computing, machine learning and automation provide our engineers the tools that enable us to remain competitive and win in today’s environment. At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do. Whether you’re considering banking with us or looking to work with us, you’ll find a customer-centric culture and a supportive, collaborative workforce at Citizens. You’re made ready and so are we. If you're ready to advance your career in technology and security, learn more about opportunity's Citizens offers here: https://jobs.citizensbank.com/digital-transformation
Why Work With Us
We empower the colleagues that power our tech. With growth & upskilling opportunities and sought-after benefits, plus a diverse culture of people and perspectives, we help our colleagues achieve career goals. Because innovation can’t happen without the minds and hearts of our people. Technology is constantly evolving, and we believe you can too.
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