Software Engineer - Java / AWS

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Java/Spring Boot) to design and develop high-performance, scalable applications in a modern, cloud-first environment. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, focusing on building robust APIs, driving cloud migrations, and enabling automation through CI/CD and AI-enhanced development tools.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development, along with strong experience migrating applications from on-premises systems to cloud platforms. You will play a key role in migrating on-prem application to cloud (AWS), implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab SaaS, leveraging tools such as GitLab Duo and AI-driven solutions to improve productivity, code quality, and operational efficiency.
Working in an Agile environment, you will collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Responsibilities include ensuring application performance, security, and reliability, troubleshooting production issues, and driving best practices across the development lifecycle.

***This is an in-office position requiring 5 days per week onsite***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Independently designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex software components and services addressing business and user requirements.
2. Implements advanced features and enhancements using established coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices.
3. Leads code reviews and provides constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance.
4. Collaborates with cross-functional technical teams to plan and execute technical initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of solutions.
5. Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves complex software defects and production issues, applying root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
6. Participates actively in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design discussions, development, testing, deployment, and support.
7. Applies secure coding practices, testing strategies, and documentation standards to ensure software quality and compliance with organizational guidelines.
8. Mentors and supports junior engineers to foster technical growth and adherence to best practices.
9. Utilizes and contributes to existing frameworks, tools, and technologies to enhance application development across relevant technology domains.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
2. In-depth knowledge of information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices.

Detailed Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs for internal and external services.
• Lead and support application migration efforts from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab SaaS, ensuring reliable and automated deployments.
• Leverage GitLab Duo and AI-powered development tools to enhance developer productivity and code quality.
• Drive automation initiatives using AI agents for development, testing, and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to define technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (Agile), including design reviews, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and reliability through best practices and standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, identify root causes, and implement preventive solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following coding standards and best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in peer code reviews.
• Maintain documentation for software design, APIs, and processes.

Specific Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree and four to seven years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience
• In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices
• Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function
• Ability to plan and manage projects and solve complex problems by applying best practices
• Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates. Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information

 Preferred Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Java.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot framework.
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with application migration from on-premises to cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab SaaS CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab Duo or similar AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience implementing automation through AI agents or intelligent automation frameworks.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP).
• Experience with Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Understanding of security best practices and data protection standards.

General Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and technologies.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-centric solutions.

For this opportunity: Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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