Systems Engineer III

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

The Systems Engineer III is a vital role for the implementation and establishment of a quality process in our IT Testing organization. This role is an active hands-on partner in test design, planning and execution working on multiple projects and department initiatives. Supports and ensures successful delivery of organizational transformation and goals across all commercial banking business verticals, delivering high quality product for our clients. The Engineer is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day task management across multiple project test teams and long-term planning for specific business verticals. This role requires coordination with team across multiple time zones for global projects and working with teams located around the world. The individual will work under minimal guidance and will provide guidance mentoring more junior engineers.

• Responsible for the overall quality of IT projects and changes through execution of all aspects of the Software Development and Testing Life Cycle
• Lead, develop, monitor and execute test activities projects and department initiatives
• Work closely with development and business partners to ensure timely collaboration and resolution
• Review and understand project or application requirements
• Prepare test documentation (test strategy, test plan, test summary report, test cases, defects, daily status reports
• Manage and create test data adhering to PII rules
• Work closely with globally distributed teams to ensure continuous support and test execution in various time zones
• Facilitate daily triage/scrum meetings, follow defect through closure.
• Assist in building, configuring and managing test environments
• Monitor environmental impact, communicate potential risks, provide mitigation plan
• Provide requirement traceability metrics
• Implementing test automation utilizing current frameworks and tools
• Demonstrate thought leadership through identifying process inefficiencies and implementing creative solutions with a spirit of collaboration

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer

OR

High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Responsible for the overall quality of IT projects and changes through execution of all aspects of the Software Development and Testing Life Cycle
• Lead, develop, monitor and execute test activities projects and department initiatives
• Work closely with development and business partners to ensure timely collaboration and resolution
• Review and understand project or application requirements
• Prepare test documentation (test strategy, test plan, test summary report, test cases, defects, daily status reports
• Manage and create test data adhering to PII rules
• Work closely with globally distributed teams to ensure continuous support and test execution in various time zones
• Facilitate daily triage/scrum meetings, follow defect through closure.
• Assist in building, configuring and managing test environments
• Monitor environmental impact, communicate potential risks, provide mitigation plan
• Provide requirement traceability metrics
• Implementing test automation utilizing current frameworks and tools
• Demonstrate thought leadership through identifying process inefficiencies and implementing creative solutions with a spirit of collaboration

• Experience as a current or past contractor with First Citizens Bank or its subsidiaries.

This 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.

If hired in North Carolina, the base pay for this position is generally between $107,318 and $120,000. 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.

Benefits 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. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.