Software Architect (Java Architect)

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•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 our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success as a Software Architect within PNC's C&IB Payment organization. We are seeking a seasoned Java Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically adept, and experienced in modern software engineering practices including containerization, CI/CD, event-driven systems, and microservices. You will play a critical role in mentoring developers, making key architectural decisions, and effectively communicating with both technical teams and C-level stakeholders. 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. Participates in defining functional designs and application systems architecture across all technologies and platforms. Designs an application's technical infrastructure, such as specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches. Participates in the assessment of software defects discovered during the quality assurance process. Participates in addressing enterprise-wide platform and technology requirements for applications. Develops detailed programming instructions to solve business problems through automation support. 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.

Requirements

Multiple years of Java development and architecture experience in enterprise environments.
Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based systems.
Strong expertise with Docker, Jenkins, and uDeploy in production environments.
Hands-on experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming and MongoDB for document-oriented storage.
Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining application with MongoDB based solution
Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining application with Akka based solution
Experience with CI/CD, cloud-native application development, and container orchestration.
Solid understanding of software security, performance optimization, and system scalability.
Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to executives and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities; ability to guide junior and mid-level engineers.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a self-starter mindset with a drive to innovate and improve systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Exposure to legacy modernization and integration strategies.
Experience is ISO 20022 based payments model is preferred

Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, resilient(Active / Active), and secure enterprise applications using Java and modern frameworks.
Lead the design and implementation of microservices architectures with strong domain-driven design principles.
Utilize Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) to build portable, production-ready services.
Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and uDeploy.
Leverage Kafka for event streaming and MongoDB for scalable NoSQL data solutions.
Work closely with support groups and QA to ensure system integrity, performance, and scalability.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business-friendly language for Leadership.
Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams to ensure best practices are followed.
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business requirements and deliver thoughtful, maintainable solutions.
Act as a self-starter, taking ownership of projects and driving them forward with minimal oversight.