Software Engineer - Backend Java

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer – Backend Java will focus on backend development for an internal application, contributing to the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions that drive operational efficiency and business value. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to API development, event-driven architectures, and modern backend technologies while gaining exposure to Agile development practices and enterprise-grade systems.

Requirements

Experience developing applications using Java and Object-Oriented Programming principles.
Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs.
Experience writing, testing, and deploying software solutions across the software development lifecycle.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.
Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and collaborative engineering practices.
University / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional 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

Familiarity with Node.js as a development platform.
Experience working with Kafka event streaming technologies.
Exposure to Confluent Kafka in enterprise environments.
Experience with Neo4j or other graph database technologies.

Responsibilities

Design and develop backend software solutions that address business requirements and operational needs.
Build, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications and services.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to support application functionality and system integrations.
Collaborate with engineering team members to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application defects, performance issues, and system errors.
Create and execute unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
Support software deployment activities and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.
Maintain existing backend applications by monitoring performance, implementing enhancements, and addressing technical debt.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement activities.
Contribute to event-driven and distributed system architectures where applicable.
Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software development methodologies.

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.