Software Engineer Lead
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 Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. The primary responsibilities include designing Java applications and programs, conducting tests on Java software, and implementing solutions to technical issues across various Java platforms for the client implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Payables application. Along with support requests. 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
- Proven experience with Java, Node.js, Spring Framework, and server-side development.
- Intermediate understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP, WebSockets).
- Experience with front-end technologies such as Angular/HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
- Understanding of database management and SQL queries.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
- Capability to debug and optimize applications for performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 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.
- Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Docker Kubernetes Design, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Node.js, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Framework, User Experience (UX) Design
- Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting
- 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
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain end-to-end internal applications using Java, including both frontend and backend components.
- Design and implement server networking solutions, optimizing performance and reliability.
- Integrate APIs and manage data flow between distributed systems.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network issues, ensuring high availability and security.
- Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to streamline deployment and testing processes.
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
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
