Lead Platform Engineer

Role Description

Evaluate, design and implement technology solutions to build and progress technology strategies with a line of business. The incumbent will be the application owner responsible for third party, purchased software aligned with a LOB.

• Be the main liaison with software vendor(s) for systems utilized by a particular line of business.
• Stay abreast of upcoming changes and enhancements in vendor’s software and how those changes will impact the business.
• Work with the line of business to design solutions to incorporate software changes and effectively work with business partners to ensure effective implementation.
• Understand the business technology roadmap and make recommendations on continued utilization or elimination of current third party software solutions.
• If working on an agile team, work closely with product owner to ensure that user stories have enough specificity and clarity for the software developers to effectively meet customer needs.
• Implement and maintain new features and capabilities while continuously improving the quality of our technical products and services.
• Follow industry and organizational best practices and standards, and participate in company communities of practice to continuously refine and communicate them.
• Achieve operational excellence by automating processes and creating maintainable, supportable, and testable solutions.
• Keep up with technology trends and innovations in your field(s) of practice.
• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for your team’s products and services.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training for new or less experienced team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Six+ years of engineering or other IT work experience relevant to the position.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a highly-collaborative environment.
• Solid understanding and significant experience with modern software development practices, tools, and/or hardware technologies.
• Solid understanding of IT security best practices.
• Expertise in one or more technical and/or functional domains relevant to the position.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex technical solutions.
• Technical skills per the specific position’s requirements.

Requirements

• Lead Platform Engineer
• Total Base Pay Range: 82,100.00 - 172,500.00 USD Annual

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings.
• Programs designed to support the individual needs of employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.

Company Description

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.