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Priority given to those located remotely in North Carolina, Arizona and Texas.\nWe are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with experience in Kafka-based event-driven integrations, for the Enterprise Architecture team. This technical lead role will focus on designing and implementing scalable enterprise integration solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.\n\nResponsibilities & Qualifications\n\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nSoftware Development Support - \nDesign, configure and maintain Confluent Kafka clusters in a multi data center and cloud environment\n\nImplement authorization, authentication and schema governance\n\nBuild real-time data pipelines using Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams and KSQL/FLinkSQL\n\nMonitor system metrics and address any performance issues to ensure high availability\n\nTechnical Expert - Maintains a strong knowledge of technology trends and impact on the Bank's infrastructure to provide relevant consultative guidance. Trains and mentors’ others on new technologies.\n\nConsultation - Provides technical advice and direction to associates, management, and developmental project teams. Utilizes knowledge to consult and develop software to solve complex technical problems.\n\nBusiness Strategy - Advises on strategies that align developmental projects with long-term business needs and technological direction. Assists management in implementing initiatives or strategies across the division.\n\nQualifications:Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 6 years' experience.\n OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 10 years' experience in Software application development and maintenance.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPrevious experience in designing, configuring and maintaining Confluent Kafka clusters in a multi-data center and cloud environment\n\nHands-on experience in establishing and enforcing best practices for, Kafka topic design, schema evolution, and DevOps automation.\n\nExperience in Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and Schema Registry.\n\nProficient in Java, Python, or Go\n\nExperience integrating with legacy systems and modernizing monolithic applications.\n\nHands-on experience with cloud native architecture.\n\nManage technical risks, dependencies, and escalations, ensuring proactive communication and resolution.\n\nExperience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift)\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.\nIf hired in North Carolina, Arizona and Texas, the base pay for this position is generally between $130,109 and $170,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.\nBenefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. 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