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Lead Software Engineer AWS, Omaha NE

First National Bank of Omaha
vision insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
Jun 03, 2026
At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story-and we're committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization's success. Summary of the Job: As a lead software engineer, you are responsible for directing the development team in the design, development, coding, testing and debugging of applications. Ensuring application changes are optimized according to best practices including high availability and disaster recovery. Be a key contributor on design decisions for the applications in your segment, ensuring they align and comply to enterprise standards and overall architectural vision. You will have an advanced knowledge in your area of expertise and an overarching understanding of enterprise applications and how they integrate. Ensure you understand the needs of the business segments you support. You will facilitate effective communication between team members and other IT functional areas. You will have an advanced knowledge in your area of expertise and an overarching understanding of enterprise applications and how they integrate. Ensure you understand the needs of the business segments you support. This role combines deep technical expertise in AWS-based data solutions with leadership responsibilities, requiring the ability to architect enterprise-scale systems while mentoring and guiding development teams to deliver high-quality, resilient services that align with business objectives. About This Role: * Lead application design, code module design, and technology framework selection, including language and other technical components. Create and maintain comprehensive application and network diagrams. * Ensure all solutions comply with best practices for application security, encryption, and data protection in transit. * Mentor team members through code reviews, focusing on code quality, information security, complexity management, maintainability, and unit testing. * Participate in initiative planning activities including design, effort estimation, work breakdown, and dependency identification. * Actively participate in Agile ceremonies. * Serve as a key contributor to roadmap planning and execution for owned applications, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. * Collaborate with other technical leads to identify and manage cross-team dependencies. * Act as the primary technical contact for vendor-provided software, overseeing design, implementation, execution, and ongoing support. * Participate in hands-on development work. * Support resolution of production issues and establish preventive measures to avoid recurrence. * Participate in data security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews. Provide oversight for resolution of vulnerabilities, compliance deficits, and penetration test remediations. * Work with Change Management to plan code releases, coordinate rollout strategies, and ensure successful production releases and post-release testing. * Understand and optimize cost efficiencies of systems within your area of responsibility. * Serve as technical liaison to business units. * Advocate for and plan software and system upgrades and patches. * Participate in the Architecture Guild and Communities of Practice (COP). * May participate in on-call rotation for production support. * Participate in vendor/product evaluations and/or proof-of-concepts. The Ideal Candidate for This Role: Required: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience * 7+ years software engineering experience in relevant languages * Strong SDLC practices: unit testing, code reviews, CI/CD * Experience with code repositories and deployment processes * Proven ability to design scalable, enterprise applications in hybrid cloud/AWS environments * Effective cross-functional collaboration and developer mentoring skills * Continuous learner open to emerging technologies Technical Expertise: * AWS services: Glue (ETL), EKS, Lambda, S3, Redshift, Athena, RDS * Enterprise data architecture and pipeline design * PostgreSQL database design, optimization, and data modeling * Advanced Python and Java proficiency * Serverless and event-driven architectures * Advanced SQL and data transformation optimization * API development, microservices, and REST architecture * Test-driven development and automated testing frameworks * Git version control strategies and branching models Leadership: * Architect and lead implementation of AWS-based solutions * Establish technical standards and best practices * Lead code reviews focused on maintainability, security, and performance * Foster culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence * Translate business requirements into technical solutions and roadmaps * Lead technical discovery sessions across multiple teams * Balance technical debt, business value, and time-to-market in architectural decisions * Service-oriented mindset with focus on measurable outcomes * Strong communication skills bridging technical and business teams Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship. Compensation: Compensation range (base pay): $107,552.00-$182,838.00 This role may have a specific starting pay within this range. Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level. Work Environment: It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs. Benefits Overview: We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k, With Matching Contributions Time Off Programs Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care Employee Banking Growth Opportunities Tuition Assistance Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/. For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at TAGAdmin@fnni.com. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message. Job number: R-20260971 Equal Opportunity & Belonging: FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves-no matter their role or where they are in their journey. Learn more here. FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity. Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' Self-Print Poster Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' Supplement for Federal Contractors Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' GINA Supplement FNBO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer - Member FDIC FNBO follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants) Application Deadline: All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.