Software Engineer

About

We are looking for a Software Engineer passionate about building automation and self‑service solutions for our Enterprise Public Cloud Platform. In this role, you will design and develop tools, APIs, and services that simplify cloud adoption for application teams, ensuring secure, resilient, and compliant environments. You’ll leverage modern development practices, AWS services, and DevOps principles to deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency and technical excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results‑driven developer who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing new feature development with support for existing solutions. Integrity, adaptability, and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality software are essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test APIs, tools, and services that simplify onboarding and consumption of the AWS Cloud Platform.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) using languages, frameworks, and tools such as Python, TypeScript, React, Terraform (IaC), and GitLab.
• Analyze platform data in the cloud data warehouse to identify trends, measure adoption, and improve services; leverage tools such as SQL and DBT for data modeling and transformation.
• Support the collection, monitoring, and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of team products and services.
• Ensure compliance with audit and security requirements, proactively remediate findings, and maintain documentation for governance.
• Collaborate with platform users and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges, provide guidance, and deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and uphold best practices for quality and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the platform and automation solutions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 to 10 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 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

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with a public cloud platform (AWS preferred).
• Associate‑level certification in a public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript, with experience building full‑stack applications; familiarity with React for UI development.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices, including authentication, authorization, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of software testing practices, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing for APIs and web applications.
• Hands‑on experience deploying applications using AWS ECS containers and Lambda functions along with related services such as RDS, S3, CloudWatch, and EventBridge.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience authoring CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Exposure to data modeling and transformation using SQL and DBT (nice‑to‑have).
• Familiarity with Backstage framework for developer portals (nice‑to‑have).
• Interest in exploring and evaluating emerging technologies, including AI/ML services and automation tools, to enhance cloud platform capabilities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, including technical documentation and presentation.
• Familiarity with compliance and audit requirements in cloud environments.

Benefits

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan. Teammates receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. Depending on the position and division, the job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.