Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) seeks a Principal Software Engineer for its Phoenix, Arizona location.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, create, modify, and implement IT solutions and computer applications software to support our banking operations.
• Build modern, architecturally sound components, tools, and applications to meet mission-driven strategic business goals.
• Ensure implementation of quality of service characteristics including security, scalability, manageability, and maintainability of a distributed service-based framework to create or expand business and technical capabilities.
• Participate in adopting Agile methodology and adhering to best practices and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Collaborate and contribute insight to solution design ideation, ensuring the success of the product and adherence to enterprise architecture principles.
• Design, modify, and implement software solutions.
• Apply industry best practices to evaluate, correct, and prevent vulnerabilities during the software development process.
• Continuously monitor and enhance application performance, ensuring minimal latency and high availability for critical banking operations.
• Guide junior engineers and contribute to team development through code reviews, technical workshops, and best practice advocacy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and champion initiatives that enhance productivity and customer experience.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives across teams.
Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a Software Engineer, Computer Programmer, or related position involving software development for the financial services industry.
Must have 6 years of experience with the following skills:
• Querying, analyzing, and managing big data;
• Utilizing Python3, Java, JavaScript, Golang, and Angular, React, and front end frameworks;
• Applying knowledge of data structure concepts including linked lists, dictionaries, arrays, and custom object creation;
• Managing sensitive assets with AWS and Azure;
• CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins;
• Utilizing Bash and Linux; and
• Utilizing React.
May telecommute 1 day per week.
Worksite: 645 E Missouri Avneue, Phoenix, AZ 85012 United States, 40 hrs/wk. EO employer.
To apply visit our website at https://jobs.citizensbank.com and apply online (Job ID: 49683) or email resume and cover letter to [email protected] with subject line: 49683.
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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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field
- Six years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a Software Engineer, Computer Programmer, or related role involving software development for the financial services industry
- Six years of experience querying, analyzing, and managing big data
- Six years of experience using Python 3, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Angular, React, and front-end frameworks
- Six years of experience applying data structure concepts, including linked lists, dictionaries, arrays, and custom object creation
- Six years of experience managing sensitive assets with AWS and Azure
- Six years of experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
- Six years of experience using Bash and Linux
- Six years of experience using React
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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