Software Engineer Lead - Data and Automation (Python, PySpark, Hadoop, GitHub Copilot)

PNC Bank • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • $55,000 - $179,400 • 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 Software Engineer Lead within PNC's Data and Automation organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH. Key job duties include: i. Lead the technical design and development of software solutions that address complex business needs. ii. Serve as a technical leader on the team by providing guidance, reviewing designs and code, and helping resolve complex technical issues. iii. Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other engineers to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. iv. Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements, and risk management expectations. v. Contribute to and review technical documentation, including design artifacts and procedural documentation. vi. Promote and apply modern engineering practices such as Agile delivery, CI/CD, and automated testing. Day-to-day responsibilities: i. Spend time designing, coding, and unit testing features or enhancements. ii. Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and consistency. iii. Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand‑ups, backlog refinement, and sprint planning. iv. Partner with product, data, or business teams to clarify requirements and propose technical approaches. v. Help troubleshoot and resolve production or lower‑environment issues when needed. vi. Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers and help drive continuous improvement across the team. 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. Job Description 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 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

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
• Certifications are often desired.

Nice To Haves

• Apache Hadoop
• Application Development
• Business Management
• Customer Solutions
• Design
• Group Problem Solving
• Microsoft Copilot
• Process Improvements
• PySpark
• Python (Programming Language)
• Release Management
• Software Solutions
• User Experience (UX) Design

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of software solutions that address complex business needs.
• Serve as a technical leader on the team by providing guidance, reviewing designs and code, and helping resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other engineers to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements, and risk management expectations.
• Contribute to and review technical documentation, including design artifacts and procedural documentation.
• Promote and apply modern engineering practices such as Agile delivery, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Spend time designing, coding, and unit testing features or enhancements.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and consistency.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand‑ups, backlog refinement, and sprint planning.
• Partner with product, data, or business teams to clarify requirements and propose technical approaches.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve production or lower‑environment issues when needed.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers and help drive continuous improvement across the team.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: 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.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: 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.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level