Microservices

PNC Bank•Farmers Branch, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Lead Software Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and lead the development of robust, scalable enterprise applications. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Java-based microservices, cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and system performance optimization. The Lead Software Engineer will also mentor onshore and offshore teams while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality solutions. Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions. Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required. Facilitates complex problem resolution. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software. Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities. 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.

Requirements

Java with strong hands-on experience in Spring Boot
Microservices architecture and distributed systems
Apache Kafka for messaging and event-driven architecture
Build tools: Gradle, Maven
CI/CD tools: Git, Jenkins, UDeploy
Cloud platforms: OpenShift and/or public cloud services (AWS, Azure)
API management: Apigee
Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): Experience with tools used to compile and develop code (e.g., Visual Studio Code or similar)
Experience building and maintaining monitoring dashboards using tools such as Dynatrace, Humio, or Splunk
Strong debugging skills, including: Performance tuning, JVM profiling, Capacity planning
Hands-on experience with application monitoring, maintenance, and support to ensure stability and compliance
Strong experience with SQL databases, including Oracle
Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
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.
Appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
University / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
Bachelors degree.

Nice To Haves

Application Development
Business Management
Customer Solutions
Design
Gradle
Group Problem Solving
Java
Microservices Architecture
Process Improvements
Release Management
Software Solutions
Spring Boot
User Experience (UX) Design
Certifications are often desired.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and lead the implementation of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and modern architectural patterns.
Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy, support).
Drive best practices for code quality, scalability, security, and performance.
Lead and mentor onshore and offshore developers; perform code reviews and provide technical guidance.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
Oversee CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and deployment strategies.
Monitor application health and performance; proactively identify and resolve production issues.
Ensure system stability, compliance, and operational excellence through effective monitoring and support.
Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
Prepares technical and procedural documentation required.
Facilitates complex problem resolution.
Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues.
Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software.
Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.