Position Overview
At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success.
As a Software Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh PA, Strongsville OH, Birmingham AL, Phoenix AZ or Dallas TX.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Policy as Code (PAC) team within the Pipeline Engineering organization. This role will play a key part in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable policy, compliance, and automation solutions that integrate seamlessly into modern CI/CD pipelines.
As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to both backend and frontend solutions, help shape technical direction, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across engineering, security, and compliance. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in Agile environments and enjoys solving complex problems at the intersection of software development, DevSecOps, and compliance automation.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain policy-as-code solutions that enable automated governance and compliance.
Build and enhance applications using JavaScript and modern frameworks (preferably Vue, with Angular or React as alternatives).
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices to support policy enforcement and automation workflows.
Collaborate with DevSecOps and pipeline engineering teams to embed policies into CI/CD pipelines.
Work with containerized and cloud-native environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
Apply UI/UX design principles to deliver intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and code reviews.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices and standards.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize systems for performance, reliability, and scalability.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred
3-5+ years of experience in software development, DevSecOps, or compliance engineering preferred
Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile.
Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitHub and Jenkins.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
Proficiency in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks (Vue preferred; Angular or React acceptable).
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with rule engines, policy-as-code frameworks, or compliance automation tools.
Background in security, governance, or compliance-focused engineering.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and cloud-native architectures.
Experience influencing technical direction or architecture decisions.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.
Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
Writes code, tests and deploys software.
Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.
Maintains and debugs software.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
Application Development, Business Management, Communication, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Team Collaboration, Team Player, User Experience (UX) Design
Competencies
Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing/Documentation
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
Candidates being considered for this position will be subject to additional background checks as established by the specific government client contract.
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $55,000.00 - $152,375.00
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 03/19/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
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