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 Senior Software Engineer within PNC's Retail Tech organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX or Phoenix AZ.
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
PNC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team focused on building, enhancing, and supporting scalable, secure, and resilient software solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced Java full-stack engineer with a strong backend focus who enjoys designing and delivering modern microservices-based applications in a collaborative, agile environment.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems using Kafka, with the ability to influence technical direction and mentor junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications, primarily focused on backend services
Build and support microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot
Develop event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka for high-throughput, low-latency messaging
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Contribute to system design, code reviews, and technical decision-making to ensure quality, scalability, and performance
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following PNC engineering standards and best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Preferred Skills
Strong Java full-stack experience with a primary focus on backend development
Extensive experience with Spring Boot and RESTful API development
Hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
Experience with Apache Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms
Solid understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and software design patterns
Experience working in Agile development environments
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Nice to Have Skills:
Experience working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
Basic to moderate experience with HTML and CSS for front-end development
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Experience in regulated or large-scale enterprise environments (financial services a plus)
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
Apache Kafka, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, Microservices Architecture, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Boot, 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
No Required License(s)
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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