Principal Software Engineer

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Principal Software Engineer uses technology to solve complex business problems, lead and design innovative solutions, and oversee cloud native application development supporting Regions transformation and modernization effort.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of system design, development, deployment, acquisition, and ongoing maintenance for all cloud native application systems within area of responsibility
• Develops technology solutions that increase the efficiency of internal business functions, resolves business problems, and supports the pursuit of business opportunities for area of responsibility
• Creates and refines operational processes and systems to ensure effective regulatory and audit compliance
• Applies interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify basic lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions
• Evaluates customer and operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all interfaces
• Builds enterprise grade resilient, scalable, and sustainable applications catering to millions of users
• Measures effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations require a specific skillset to evaluate, troubleshoot, and problem solve
• Applies 12-Factor Application principles as it pertains to cloud native application development and applies to assigned work
• Acts as a procedural and subject matter expert
• Monitors software and technical trends and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement
• May supervise the activities of others and/or act as a mentor to junior engineers

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Five (5) years of experience building cloud native enterprise grade applications in a lead engineer role

Preferences

• Advanced expertise in applicable data structures and algorithms
• AWS/Azure Solution Architect Certification’s – Cloud Practitioner, Developer, or Solution Architect
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Experience building applications using domain-driven design (DDD)
• Knowledge of 12-Factor application principles
• Knowledge of various monitor/alerting tool stacks such as Prometheus and Grafana within cloud native tool stack
• Working knowledge of Service Mesh – Istio/Consul

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week.  The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations.  Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.  This position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC.  Exceptions to the geographic location requirement may be made for current Regions associates who work remotely.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$136,640.90 USD

Median:

$183,160.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/welcometour/benefits.rf

Location DetailsRiverchase Operations Center

Location:Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.