DescriptionPrincipal Software EngineerAt Citizens, we’re more than a bank and as a part of our team you’re made ready for a fulfilling career with exciting new challenges and opportunities to stretch yourself! As a Principal Software Engineer you will be working to develop and deliver web and mobile banking applications in a Digital first transformative team. You will use your technical expertise, inquisitive mind and thirst for innovation to deliver solutions and enhance the experience for customers of Citizens Consumer Bank. Your varied experience and knowledge of cloud native and hybrid applications, modern architectural patterns, programming languages and frameworks will enable you to lead the delivery of cutting edge solutions with speed and quality.3 Days Hybrid from one of the following locations: Johnston, RI, Phoenix, AZ, Iselin, NJ or Westwood, MA offices. The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for:
Working as a Full Stack Developer to design and develop applications ensuring both the success of the product and adherence to enterprise architecture principles.
Participating in an environment using Agile methodology, adhering to best practices and collaborating effectively with team mates.
Designing, modifying, developing and implementing modern, architecturally sound components, tools and applications to meet mission-driven strategic business goals.
Infusing quality of service characteristics, such as scalability, manageability and maintainability, into distributed service-based framework to create or expand business or technical capabilities.
Employing industry best practices to evaluate, correct and prevent vulnerabilities during the software development process.
Serving as a peer-leader, encouraging a culture of innovation and accountability while adhering to Agile best practices.
Required Qualifications
7+ years of hands-on software development, with proven experience in developing and supporting commercial software products
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor software engineers
Experience with NodeJS and popular Node frameworks
Hands on experience with Java, Spring, SpringBoot
Working knowledge of front end frameworks such as Angular, React or similar.
Good understanding of security protocols such as OAuth SAML and experience Implementing technology security policies, processes and procedures to proactively protect, monitor, investigate and resolve threats to a secure user environment and company assets.
Experience delivering and supporting containerized solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
AWS/AZURE/GCP experience, including managing sensitive assets
Strong working knowledge of SDLC, Site Reliability Engineering processes, CI/CD tooling like Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, Nexus etc.
Must have working knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle or similar and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB or similar
Understand data structure concepts such as linked lists, dictionaries, arrays, custom object creation etc
Hands on experience working with code quality and code coverage tools
Bash and Linux experience
Strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications
Experience with streaming frameworks/platforms like Kafka, Kinesis, SQS or Storm
3+ years of experience in the financial services industry, developing solutions for consumer banking, portfolio management, trading, compliance or wealth management
Understanding of banking system and custodial and consumer banking operations
Experience with Domain Driven Design and CQRS
Education and Certifications
Required: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline
Preferred: Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Developer
Pay TransparencyThe salary range for this position is $127,000 - 165,000 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.Equal Employment OpportunityAt Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. 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 (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), 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.Equal Employment and Opportunity EmployerCitizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.Why Work for UsAt Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growthBackground CheckAny 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.03/10/2025