Senior Software Architect

PNC•Birmingham, AL

13d•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 Senior Software Architect within PNC's Lending organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX, Birmingham AL. 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

3-5+ Years Experience
Requirements Analysis & Solution Scoping
Solution Design & Governance
Architecture Documentation
Process & Workflow Modeling
System Interaction & Integration Design
Integration Architecture
Omni-Channel Experience Awareness
Architecture Tool Proficiency
Cloud & Modernization
Architecture Patterns
Data Architecture
Vendor Assessment
Desired Soft Skills
Communication
Collaboration
Facilitation
Problem Solving
Organization
Adaptability
Bachelors
No Required Certification(s)
No Required License(s)
No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Nice To Haves

Cloud Enterprise Architecture
Competitive Advantages
Customer Solutions
Design
Enterprise Architecture Framework
Enterprise IT Architecture
Machine Learning (ML)
Risk Assessments
Software Architectures
Software Design Architecture
Technical Knowledge
Analytical Thinking
Application Development Tools
Industry Knowledge
IT Architecture
Platform Architecture
Products and Services
Service Oriented Architecture Technologies
Software Process Improvement (SPI)

Responsibilities

Lead solution design and architecture reviews for software development initiatives
Perform upfront analysis and architecture-focused design activities
Translate architectural direction into detailed designs for delivery teams
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and governance requirements
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define solution scope
Identify requirements, assumptions, dependencies, and constraints
Support architecture governance and review processes
Create and maintain required architecture artifacts and documentation
Design and evaluate system interactions and data flows
Define integration approaches across applications and services
Assess API, file-based, and event-driven integration patterns
Consider both customer-facing and employee-facing channel impacts
Translate business goals into functional and non-functional requirements
Define solution boundaries, assumptions, and scope
Produce designs aligned with architecture principles, standards, and target-state vision
Prepare solutions for architecture council reviews and compliance assessments
Create and maintain architecture deliverables using approved templates and standards
Ensure artifacts are complete and review-ready
Model business and system workflows
Identify handoffs, failure points, and optimization opportunities
Understand application interactions and data flows
Design conceptual integrations across platforms and services
Knowledge of: APIs, File-based integrations, Event-driven architectures, Streaming solutions
Ability to document interface requirements and constraints
Design with both customer and employee experiences in mind
Consider branch, care center, and digital channel impacts
Jira: Intake management, Kanban tracking, action item management
Confluence: Documentation, architecture boilerplates, job aids
Diagramming Tools: Gliffy or equivalent solution modeling tools
Basic cloud architecture awareness
Cloud migration and modernization concepts
Conceptual understanding of: Microservices, Containers, Streaming/event-driven platforms
Master data management concepts
Data flow analysis
Shared services and API integration patterns
Batch processing approaches
Support vendor evaluations and selection processes
Assess integration approaches, constraints, and overall solution fit
Participate in RFP-related architecture reviews
Strong written communication skills
Ability to create clear architecture documentation and decision records
Comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences
Partner effectively with: Product teams, Engineering teams, Security partners, Enterprise architecture peers
Participate in architecture reviews and governance sessions
Document action items and drive them to completion
Break down complex and ambiguous problems
Develop structured recommendations with associated risks and tradeoffs
Manage intake requests, statuses, and action items
Ensure follow-through on commitments
Incorporate feedback into architecture artifacts
Operate effectively in a collaborative, consensus-driven environment
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.