Lead Software Engineer

Fifth Third Bank•Cincinnati, OH

26d

About The Position

Make banking a Fifth Third better® We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION Designs, develops, and maintains back‑office applications and integrations built on IBM FileNet and Java technologies as a member of an agile squad. As part of the squad, this role participates in all agile ceremonies and contributes across the entire software development lifecycle. This includes technical design through deployment, monitoring, and support. This role follows engineering best practices, adheres to team standards, and participates in communities of practice to continuously improve engineering discipline and documentation. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and concerns, escalating issues, and following all policies and procedures. Expected to act with integrity, ensure positive customer and colleague experiences, and operate within the Bank’s risk appetite by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional experience developing with Java
2+ years working with IBM FileNet P8, Content Engine, Process Engine, workflows, and document classes (experience may be combined within total years of development work)
Strong understanding of ECM concepts: metadata modeling, security, storage policies, retention, and lifecycle management
Experience with Java integration patterns, including REST APIs, SOAP services, and message‑based systems
Familiarity with Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation
Solid foundation in object‑oriented programming and familiarity with functional programming concepts
Experience with relational databases (SQL) and structured content retrieval
Understanding of secure coding practices and enterprise authentication/authorization
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with FileNet BAW is a plus
Experience with workflow modernization or migration from legacy FileNet components is a plus

Responsibilities

Design, enhance, and maintain Java‑based applications and services that integrate with IBM FileNet P8, Content Engine (CE), Process Engine (PE), and related ECM systems
Build and maintain scalable backend microservices using Java & Spring Boot
Design, develop, and optimize REST APIs and core backend logic
Develop content ingestion, retrieval, workflow, and document management solutions within FileNet
Build and maintain RESTful and Java API integrations with FileNet CE/PE and other back‑office systems
Provide technical leadership on FileNet design patterns, metadata modeling, classes, security, and object store configuration
Develop high‑quality, maintainable Java code following coding standards and established metrics
Apply test‑driven development, automated testing, and peer review practices
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and analysts to define system architecture and design solutions that align with ECM best practices
Troubleshoot FileNet platform issues, including workflow errors, performance concerns, and integration failures
Work with operations teams to ensure stable FileNet environments, including upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation and monitoring
Participate in communities of practice and assist with education, standardization, and knowledge sharing across squads
Drive operational excellence by automating manual processes and improving system reliability
Remain current on ECM, FileNet, and Java technology trends
Assist with production support, root‑cause analysis, and end-user problem resolution
Maintain required documentation and controls for audit and compliance activities
Strong core Java and J2EE experience
Proficiency in database management and SQL for backend interaction
Perform other duties as assigned