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Product Innovation Technologist
Product Innovation TechnologistFifth Third Bank • Detroit, MI, United States
Product Innovation Technologist

Product Innovation Technologist

Fifth Third Bank • Detroit, MI, United States
4 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Make banking a Fifth Third better

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General Function :

The Product Innovation Technologist will work closely across the Information Technology and St rategy organizations and collaborate with Lines of Business and cross-functional partners to advance the technology and product vision for the future of Fifth Third Bank . The Product Innovation Technologist will be part of a team of engineers, researchers, and product owners to identify , evaluate, strategize, and prototype emerging product , technology, and architectural trends and capabilities. Our team prides itself on restless curiosity, diverse skills, and continuous learning. We frequently loan ourselves out to across the bank to provide surge capacity to accelerate initiatives, build relationships, and deepen our understanding of the bank and its capabilities.

This person will be r esponsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. This position acts as the liaison between the Risk, Audit and Analytic teams. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying , assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Provides relevant subject-matter expertise in one or more domains leading to financial products, domain-oriented architecture, enterprise capabilities, new product development, digital assets ( i.e. cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, web3), open banking and third - party connectivity, identity / authentication, integration strategies, UI / presentation layer architecture recommendations.
  • Collaborates with designers, technologists, and Line of Business partners to develop work products such as interactive prototypes, technical proofs-of-concept, data integration s , AI applications, and / or production-ready code / assets.
  • Advocates for technology directions that support long term enterprise objectives and innovation potential
  • Proposes technology choices and design implementation concepts to leaders.
  • Helps drive the research and evaluation of emerging design, technology, industry, and market trends.
  • Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members.
  • Understands, sees, and articulates industry patterns and cultural issues.
  • Understands and connects systems thinking.
  • Applies solutions in the context of a broader ecosystem.
  • Uses root cause analysis to eliminate challenges as well as unlock new opportunities.
  • Creates meaningful stories and communications to support initiatives and prototypes
  • Ideal candidate for this role is highly encouraged to find ways to cultivate and share knowledge and best practices with peers and collaborators.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Responsible for providing employees timely , candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential and providing challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth while recognizing and rewarding employees' accomplishments. Assist in the development of appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Ability Required :

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in product development, software development, or related fields
  • 5-7 r elevant years of experience in product development , software development, or related fields.
  • Prior experience at startups, ideally in fintech or financial services (commercial, consumer, or infrastructure).
  • Experience working in agile environments for product development , MVPs, and rapid prototypes .
  • Familiarity with regulatory considerations in fintech (e.g., compliance, data privacy).
  • Full-stack development experience :
  • o Front-end : HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design principles.

    o Frameworks : React, Angular (2+), Vue, Ember.js, etc.

    o Back-end : Node.js, SpringBoot , or similar.

  • Proficient in backend technologies, including a strong grasp of APIs, databases, and RESTful networking; experienced with modern server-side toolsets and hosting platforms; and well-versed in both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms.
  • Familiar with software and cloud best practices for architecture, security, and uptim e .
  • F amiliar with source control (especially git and GitHub) and modern CI / CD DevOps tooling and practices including PR hygiene and test pipelines / cutover management
  • Demonstrated experience using generative AI platforms for :
  • o Research, analysis, planning, and communication.

    o Software development, understanding, and maintenance.

  • Ability to evaluate enabling technologies and competitors, assessing benefits, risks, and long-term viability.
  • Passion for holistic customer experience.
  • Experience mentoring others in technical skills and innovation methods.
  • UX / UI design sensibility or experience collaborating with design teams.
  • Metrics-driven mindset (e.g., using KPIs or OKRs to guide development).
  • Cross-functional team leadership or experience working with product, design, and business teams.
  • Builds trust across teams, customers, and stakeholders through strong collaboration, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills.
  • Position not available for immigration sponsorship.

    Product Innovation Technologist

    Total Base Pay Range 80,500.00 - 169,100.00 USD Annual

    At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

    The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and / or individual performance.

    Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at : https : / / www.53.com / content / fifth-third / en / careers / benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

    LOCATION Virtual, Ohio 00000

    Attention search firms and staffing agencies : do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes - no matter how they are submitted - will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.

    Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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