Lead Data Systems Engineer

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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:

• Provide consultation and technical direction on translating business requirements and functional specifications into logical program designs.
• Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of complex business and enterprise software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications.
• Serve as a technical expert for project teams throughout the implementation and maintenance of business and enterprise software solutions. Personally develop and deliver code modules, stable application systems, and integrated enterprise software solutions within various computing environments.
• Resolve complex problems spanning multiple applications to drive improvements across portfolios; lead projects with significant business implications, participate in planning and priority estimates, and advise Software Engineers; executes with limited guidance.
• Lead development of integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions to ensure specifications are flexible, scalable, and maintainable and meet architectural standards.
• Educate others on current architectural standards and guidelines to drive efficiency when leading the design efforts of complex business and enterprise software solutions.
• Support systems integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) for large, complex, cross-functional application initiatives by providing insight to testing teams in order to ensure the appropriate depth of test coverage.
• Mentor and advise others in all software development lifecycle phases by applying and sharing an in-depth understanding of company and industry methodologies, policies, standards, and controls.
• Communicate changes in software architecture and coach others to apply this understanding to software solutions; resolves escalated issues.
• Lead efforts to improve engineering, test, and operational excellence best practices.
• Solve complex cross-functional architecture/design and business problems; solutions are extensible; work to simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks, etc.
• Mentor and advise others, sharing an in-depth understanding of company and industry methodologies, policies, standards, and controls.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related technical field.
• Must have 5 years of progressive experience database administration or IT Infrastructure positions performing/utilizing the following:
  • Working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)
  • Supporting DBMS' including MySQL and PostgreSQL
  • Cloud environments (including AWS) and databases (including Aurora) in the cloud environment
  • Performing MySQL database administration in complex environments including backups and monitoring
  • Performing PostgreSQL database administration in complex environments including backups and monitoring
  • Writing and optimizing SQL statements
  • Demonstrating expertise with Ansible automation

• Position may be eligible to work hybrid/remotely but is based out of and reports to Truist offices in Charlotte, NC. Must be available to travel to Charlotte, NC regularly for meetings and reviews with manager and project teams within 24-hours' notice.

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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