Kafka

PNC

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 Software Engineer Lead within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA. 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

Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems using Kafka, with the ability to influence technical direction and mentor junior engineers.
Strong Java full-stack experience with a primary focus on backend development
Extensive experience with Spring Boot and RESTful API development
Hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
Experience with Apache Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms
Solid understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and software design patterns
Experience working in Agile development environments
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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

Experience working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
Basic to moderate experience with HTML and CSS for front-end development
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Experience in regulated or large-scale enterprise environments (financial services a plus)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications, primarily focused on backend services
Build and support microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot
Develop event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka for high-throughput, low-latency messaging
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Contribute to system design, code reviews, and technical decision-making to ensure quality, scalability, and performance
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following PNC engineering standards and best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

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.