Data & Platform Engineer

Truist • Atlanta, GA

6d • $105,040 - $130,030 • Onsite

About The Position

Independently designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex software solutions that meet business and user needs. The role emphasizes scalable, reliable, high-quality applications through advanced coding, architecture, and software lifecycle practices, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.

The engineer applies expertise in SQL Server, Oracle, database performance tuning, data modeling, ETL/ELT development, API integration, and AWS data services to build and support enterprise data capabilities. The position partners with Application Development, Architecture, Security, Data Governance, Operations, Analytics, and Business teams to deliver trusted data solutions that improve operational efficiency, client experience, regulatory compliance, and platform resiliency.

Responsibilities span administration and support of enterprise database platforms for Wealth & Trust capabilities; design and optimization of highly available, resilient, secure, and scalable database solutions; development and support of data integration and data movement; modernization of legacy platforms and migration of on-premises databases to cloud-native and hybrid architectures; enablement of reporting, analytics, operational intelligence, and future AI initiatives; and implementation of automation, monitoring, observability, and operational controls. Solutions must align with enterprise architecture, governance, regulatory, security, and operational standards. The position is onsite at one of the posted locations and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and training.
• In-depth knowledge of information systems and the ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years supporting enterprise SQL Server and/or Oracle database environments.
• Experience with Snowflake, cloud data warehouses, and modern ELT architectures.
• Experience using dbt, Talend, Informatica, or similar data integration tools.
• Experience designing scalable analytical data models and data products.
• Familiarity with data sharing, governance, security, and performance optimization within Snowflake environments.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise data integration solutions.
• Strong SQL development and performance tuning experience.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, or automation scripting.
• Experience supporting large-scale financial services platforms.
• Understanding of data governance, regulatory compliance, SOX controls, and operational risk management.
• Experience with analytics platforms, reporting environments, and modern data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, develop, test, and maintain complex software components and services addressing business and user requirements.
• Implement advanced features and enhancements using established coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices.
• Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to plan and execute technical initiatives and deliver solutions on time.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects and production issues through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Apply secure coding practices, testing strategies, and documentation standards to ensure software quality and compliance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to their technical growth and adherence to best practices.
• Use and contribute to existing frameworks, tools, and technologies to enhance application development.
• Administer and support enterprise database platforms serving Wealth & Trust applications, operations, client servicing, reporting, accounting, workflow, and digital capabilities.
• Design, implement, and optimize database solutions for high availability, resiliency, security, and scalability.
• Develop and support data integration, ETL/ELT, API, event-driven, and file-based data movement solutions.
• Modernize legacy data platforms and migrate on-premises databases to cloud-native and hybrid architectures.
• Enable reporting, analytics, operational intelligence, and future AI initiatives through trusted and governed data assets.
• Implement automation, monitoring, observability, and operational controls to reduce risk and improve platform stability.
• Deliver secure and compliant data solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, governance, regulatory, and operational standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts.
• 401k plan.
• At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated based on hire date and employment status.
• 10 sick days, prorated.
• Paid holidays.
• Depending on position and division, eligibility for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level