Description
4 Days work from office from any of our locations in RI, Iselin NJ, MA, Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX or Phoenix AZ
Role is not relocation eligible.
Principal Software Engineer
Overview
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will collaborate with engineering teams and architecture to deliver high-quality, scalable technology solutions. This role offers the autonomy to lead, design, and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges in the banking industry. You will serve as a peer-leader, driving cutting-edge initiatives and fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. We are looking for someone who is hands on with Angular and Typescript and can also develop on backend using Spring Boot Java.
Responsibilities
Lead full-stack development efforts with a strong emphasis on frontend engineering using Angular and TypeScript.
Build microfrontends using the Single SPA framework to support modular and maintainable UI architecture.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Spring Boot (Java) and responsive, dynamic web applications using Angular.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
Infuse quality of service characteristics such as scalability, manageability, and maintainability into distributed service-based frameworks.
Ensure code quality and security using tools like SonarQube, Fortify, and Nexus IQ.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently, maintaining high standards of performance and reliability.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.
Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
Required Tech Stack & Tools Experience
Frontend: Angular (TypeScript), Single SPA
Backend: Spring Boot (Java)
Database: PostgreSQL
DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, OpenShift
Source Control: Bitbucket
Agile Management: Jira
Code Quality & Security: SonarQube, Nexus IQ, Fortify
Cloud: AWS, OpenShift technologies
Required Qualifications
7+ years of hands-on software development experience, including full-stack development.
Proven experience leading and mentoring software engineers.
Mastery of multiple programming languages
Required expertise in Angular/TypeScript.
Experience building microfrontends and working with Single SPA.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, secure coding practices, and vulnerability remediation.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect.
Familiarity with data structures such as linked lists, dictionaries, arrays, and custom object creation.
Desired Qualifications
3+ years of experience in the financial services industry, especially in commercial banking, portfolio management, trading, compliance, or wealth management.
Experience working on Commercial Card platform is a plus.
Understanding of banking systems and custodial/commercial banking operations.
Experience with technologies such as Apache, Lucene, Memcache, RabbitMQ, and NoSQL.
Education and Certifications
Required: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline.
Preferred: Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $ 127,520 - $ 191,280 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .
Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.
Why Work for Us
At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth
Background Check
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.
11/07/2025
