Software Engineer Lead

PNC•Strongsville, OH

1d•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 Technology - Automation & Platform organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, Strongsville, OH, or Birmingham, AL. As a Software Engineer Lead, your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Lead end-to-end Automation and Document AI initiatives, from solution design to production deployment. - Architect and develop AI-powered document processing solutions (classification, extraction, validation). - Drive adoption of best practices in coding, CI/CD, code quality, and security (e.g., SonarQube). - Design and implement scalable, cloud-native applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift (OCP). - Collaborate closely with business, product, and architecture teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to automation and AI engineering teams. - Ensure compliance with banking, lending, and regulatory standards. - Evaluate and integrate emerging tools and technologies in automation, GenAI, and Document AI. Candidates must have the following proficiencies: Programming Languages & Frameworks - Python (expert level) - Django or similar Python web frameworks - JavaScript (for UI integration or frontend orchestration) Tools & Platforms - PyCharm (or equivalent Python IDE) - Sonar / SonarQube for code quality and security scanning - OpenShift (OCP) / Kubernetes for containerized deployments - CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices Architecture & Automation - Strong understanding of automation architecture, microservices-based systems, and APIs - Experience building document-centric automation solutions (PDFs, forms, statements, applications) Databases - Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar) - Familiarity with schema design, performance tuning, and transactional systems 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. Qualifications Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position. Preferred Skills Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design Competencies Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered. Education Bachelors Certifications No Required Certification(s) Licenses No Required License(s) Pay Transparency Base Salary: $55,000.00 – $158,700.00 Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance. Application Window Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 05/13/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion. 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 more programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com. Disability Accommodations Statement If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices. For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do their best work. Being a great place to work means we are making a lasting difference for everyone we serve. Check out the top reasons to join PNC. PNC’s total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page. If you're not ready to apply yet, or you'd like to learn more about PNC, join the Talent Community to receive regular updates on what's happening at PNC and available career opportunities. Click to join!

Requirements

Python (expert level)
Django or similar Python web frameworks
JavaScript (for UI integration or frontend orchestration)
PyCharm (or equivalent Python IDE)
Sonar / SonarQube for code quality and security scanning
OpenShift (OCP) / Kubernetes for containerized deployments
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
Strong understanding of automation architecture, microservices-based systems, and APIs
Experience building document-centric automation solutions (PDFs, forms, statements, applications)
Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar)
Familiarity with schema design, performance tuning, and transactional systems
University / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
Comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Application Development
Business Management
Customer Solutions
Design
Group Problem Solving
Process Improvements
Release Management
Software Solutions
User Experience (UX) Design
Application Delivery Process
Application Design
Architecture
Application Development Tools
Application Testing
Packaged Application Integration
System Development Life Cycle
Technical Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Automation and Document AI initiatives, from solution design to production deployment.
Architect and develop AI-powered document processing solutions (classification, extraction, validation).
Drive adoption of best practices in coding, CI/CD, code quality, and security (e.g., SonarQube).
Design and implement scalable, cloud-native applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift (OCP).
Collaborate closely with business, product, and architecture teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to automation and AI engineering teams.
Ensure compliance with banking, lending, and regulatory standards.
Evaluate and integrate emerging tools and technologies in automation, GenAI, and Document AI.
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.