Quality Engineer Lead (Python/JAVA)
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 Quality Engineer Lead (Python/JAVA) within PNC's Lending Technology Centralized organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Strongsville OH, Birmingham AL or Dallas TX. We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer Lead (Python/JAVA) to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions that ensure high-quality software delivery. The lead will work closely with developers, product owners, and QE analysts to embed quality throughout the SDLC, focusing on test automation, CI/CD integration, and scalable test frameworks.
Requirements
- Quality Engineer Lead (Python/JAVA) with strong expertise in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, high-quality testing solutions.
- Proven ability to lead engineering teams, provide technical direction, and drive best practices across the testing lifecycle.
- Skilled in making architectural decisions and implementing modern technologies and automation frameworks.
- Experienced in managing end-to-end project delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and aligning technical solutions with business goals.
- Committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and building high-performing quality engineering teams.
- University / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Analytical Thinking
- Controls Testing
- Corporate Governance
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Quality Support
- Software Testing
- Test Case Development
- Usability Testing
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Application Testing
- Coaching Others
- Influencing
- Process Management
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Software Quality Assurance And Testing
- Technical Documentation Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for testing and serve as a subject matter expert for both the quality discipline and supported line of business domain(s).
- Lead test strategy, test planning, test execution governance, and quality reporting, providing clear visibility into quality metrics, risks, defects, and release readiness to business and technology stakeholders.
- Driving end-to-end quality strategy across multiple applications and business domains.
- Leading test automation, AI-enabled quality engineering practices, and CI/CD quality integration.
- Partnering with business and technology stakeholders to identify quality risks, dependencies, and testing priorities across the SDLC.
- Defining test data, environment, and quality governance strategies to support scalable and repeatable testing.
- Mentoring and developing QE talent while establishing quality engineering standards, metrics, and best practices.
- Leads the development and review of test strategies and plans to ensure alignment with project goals, including scope, tools, and testing approaches.
- Provides guidance to more junior team members regarding testing needs.
- Identifies and addresses resource and environment gaps, escalating unresolved or recurring issues to appropriate Quality Engineer leadership.
- Monitors and manages testing risks and defects, ensuring they meet ECO standards and are accurately reported.
- Prepares and delivers test summary reports and documentation for Technology leaders, Governance/Risk teams, and business stakeholders.
- Collaborates across teams and participate in Quality Engineer CoP meetings to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
