Principal Software Engineer

Company: Truist Bank
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status. Need Help? If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response). Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Please review the following job description: Serve as top-level technical authority on leading edge, complex, state-of-the art technologies and/or techniques. This position is a senior leader of the organization who serves as leader, collaborator, innovator, role model, champion and subject matter expert. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Act as top-level subject matter expert on assigned technology stack. 2. Lead existing and emerging technology and development processes, ensuring those technologies and processes are aligned with the goals and strategies of the business strategy. 3. Develop/invent highly innovative, complex and critical solutions with assigned technologies that require extensive, in-depth knowledge of the assigned technology. 4. Identify and develop revolutionary business opportunities with significant impacts on financial results. 5. Build strong partnerships with all levels of management to drive improvement of the application portfolio that uses assigned technologies across Technology teams. 6. Identify and develop sound application architecture patterns, frameworks and standards for the assigned technology for use across Technology to drive application architecture consistency. 7. Identify and drive application architecture and business capability consolidation opportunities. 8. Meet with clients to understand their needs and offer consulting services to internal clients and DTS departments as requested/needed. 9. Keep abreast of emerging trends in assigned technology stack and effectively influence use within Truist In an Agile environment: Acts as an Agile champion. Primarily responsible for delivering high quality working software and automating manual/reusable tasks. Leverages continuous engineering practices to deliver business value. Actively participates in refining user stories. Responsible for development and developing unit testing, and supporting integration and functional testing. Responsible for providing warranty support and providing knowledge transfer to production support. Develops code in accordance with the acceptance criteria established by the Product Owner. QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems-related field, or equivalent education and related training 2. Minimum of five years of experience in leading edge, complex, state-of-the art technologies and/or techniques with additional experience within software development 3. Recognized in the industry for their experience and knowledge. May obtain the knowledge through more intense experience, such as working in a technology development company 4. Strong business and financial acumen and effective communication skills 5. Ability to establish strong relationships within the technical community 6. Ability to serve as a visionary concerning future technological capabilities and operational scenarios; ability to create new business models and technologies 7. Ability to create, manage and drive change 8. Ability to unify activities within the technology community, coordinating with other businesses and engineering organizations, as needed Preferred Qualifications: 1. Fifteen years of industry recognized experience and leadership 2. Financial industry experience OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS Visual / Audio / Speaking Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone. Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers. Availability Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need. Travel Minimal and up to 10% 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. 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