Software Engineer I - Technology Development Program (JUNE 2023)
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – SOFTWARE ENGINEER I (JUNE 2023)
Get ready to make your mark! Kicking off your career with us means working on projects that matter alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
We know that everything is driven by technology. It’s why we’ve made a substantial investment to build and support our in-house tech firm. In our Technology Development Program (TDP), you will help build next-generation services and collaborate with fintech partners on innovative solutions. Bring your whole self to work, including your passion for what’s possible and your critical thinking skills. Joining us on our transformation journey means you’ll get to reinvent what banking looks and feels like for millions of people!
Software Engineer Rotation
In this year-long program you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to have a successful career. You’ll have three different Software Engineer Rotations across various business lines, including Consumer Technology, Commercial Technology, Colleague Technology, and Architecture & Strategy. Each of these rotations will offer unique opportunities to participate in meaningful, hands-on projects in an agile environment. Sample responsibilities include:
- Designing, modifying, defining and implementing technology solutions; building modern, architecturally sound components, tools and applications to meet strategic business goals.
- Maintaining and enhancing iOS and Android applications.
- Participating in an Agile environment, adhering to best practices and collaborating effectively with your team.
- Helping to build APIs that support multiple data formats and can integrate easily.
- Assisting with the delivery of an enterprise-grade Microservices framework that enables rapid development of modern apps.
- Researching and gathering documentation to ensure the quality of user documentation; create progress reports.
- Improving system quality by identifying issues and common patterns, and developing standard operating procedures.
- Enhancing applications by finding opportunities for improvement, making recommendations, and designing and implementing systems.
All TDP colleagues from each rotation program will spend their first 4 weeks together for on-boarding, orientation, and our in-house Kickstart Academy.
Early Career Development Program (ECDP)
All Technology Development Program participants will participate in the Early Career Development Program (ECDP) – a robust, 4-month program designed to give our new colleagues a solid foundation of Citizens. ECDP runs concurrently with your technology development and rotations. Through the ECDP, you’ll experience:
- 2-day Orientation with all bank-wide development program colleagues (90+ colleagues in 2022)
- Professional development workshops (such as Agile Methodologies and Presence & Presentation)
- Networking opportunities with senior leadership across all areas of Citizens
- Dedicated community service activities to include direct service or skills-based volunteering to local organizations across our footprint.
Life after the program
Upon successful completion of the Program, graduates will be placed on a software engineering team where you will continue to develop your career.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development or other technology-related degree.
- Expected graduation date of May 2023.
- Minimum GPA 3.0.
- Solid understanding of one or more of the following programming languages, frameworks, libraries and data formats: Java, JavaScript, C, Swift, Python, .Net, Node, React, SQL, JSON.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous professional exposure to software development and/or engineering.
- Experience with CICD pipeline (CircleCI, Jenkins, or equivalent) preferred.
- AWS/AZURE/GCP experience preferred.
- Understanding of the banking industry, specifically the functions of custodial and consumer banking.
Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for this position and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
Hours and Work Schedule
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm