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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $202,000.00 and $237,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic **Technical Lead – Full Stack Development** with **10+ years of experience** designing, building, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in **Java/Node-based back-end development** , **React.js** , and modern **cloud-native architectures** on **Microsoft Azure** . You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, driving architectural decisions, mentoring developers, and ensuring high-quality code delivery across full-stack solutions.

Role is based out of our Charlotte office on a hybbbrid segmentation.

Role Objectives

+ Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable full-stack applications using **React.js** (frontend) and **Java/Spring Boot** / **TypeScript/Node.js** (backend).

+ Own the design and implementation of **RESTful APIs** and **microservices architectures** , ensuring performance, scalability, and security.

+ Serve as a hands-on leader and technical mentor, guiding developers in best practices for **object-oriented programming** , design patterns, and code quality.

+ Champion the use of **Azure cloud services** , including:

+ **API Management (APIM)**

+ **Event Hub**

+ **Azure Functions**

+ **App Services**

+ **PostgreSQL**

+ Oversee the use of **SQL and NoSQL databases** for data modeling, storage, and access.

+ Help define and implement robust **CI/CD pipelines** , deployment workflows, and containerization strategies using **Docker** and **Kubernetes** .

+ Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, DevOps engineers, and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligned with business goals.

+ Drive Agile practices, lead sprint planning and retrospectives, and ensure timely delivery of features and releases.

+ Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure technical documentation is maintained.

Qualifications and Skills

+ **10+ years** of hands-on experience in full stack software development, including:

+ Strong expertise in **Java (Spring Boot)** , **TypeScript(Node.js)** and **React.js**

+ Proficient in **JavaScript** , **TypeScript** , **HTML5** , and **CSS3**

+ Deep understanding of **object-oriented design** , architectural patterns, and software engineering best practices

+ Proven experience designing and implementing **microservices** and **RESTful APIs**

+ Advanced proficiency with **Azure** cloud services and architecture

+ Strong background in **CI/CD pipelines** , **container orchestration (Kubernetes)** , and **DevOps** culture

+ Experience with **relational (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)** and **NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cosmos DB)** databases

+ Track record of **technical leadership** , including team mentoring, solution reviews, and cross-team collaboration

+ Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

+ Certifications in **Microsoft Azure** , **Kubernetes** , or **Agile practices** are a plus

+ Experience leading distributed teams and working in global delivery environments

+ Familiarity with domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, and API-first development

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [email protected].