Lead Software Engineer

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GENERAL FUNCTION

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will serve as both a Tech Lead and a hands-on developer within an agile squad. You will design and implement software solutions, guide technical execution, and mentor engineers while actively contributing to the squad's delivery. This role blends strategic leadership with deep technical execution, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-quality software aligned with enterprise architecture.

You will participate in all agile ceremonies, drive activities from design to delivery, and collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with architectural standards and business goals. You will also contribute to communities of practice to refine and document engineering standards.

You will be expected to operate within the organization's risk framework by adhering to established policies, procedures, and controls. This includes identifying and managing risks appropriately throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory requirements, and contributing to a secure and resilient technology environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the Tech Lead for the squad, guiding technical execution and ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
• Define and drive architecture across multiple services and applications.
• Mentor engineers across experience levels and enforce engineering standards.
• Lead incident response and act as a stabilizing force during production issues.
• Guide communities of practice and contribute to long-term technical strategy.

Software Development

AI Integration & Enablement

Agile & Cross-Team Collaboration

Risk & Compliance

TECHNICAL STACK & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications

Desirable Skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Position not available for immigration sponsorship.

Lead Software Engineer

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and / or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at : https : / / www.53.com / content / fifth-third / en / careers / benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.