Software Engineer Lead (JAVA FULLSTACK)

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

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 C&IB's organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX. Looking for a Java Full Stack Lead to build and scale modern, high-performing applications. You’ll work across the stack developing responsive React UIs, building robust Java APIs, and driving automated deployments through CI/CD pipelines. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy owning features end-to-end, working in fast-paced environments, and solving real-world problems at scale. 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

Strong experience in Java (Spring Boot) and backend services
Hands-on experience with ReactJS, JavaScript/TypeScript
Solid understanding of REST APIs and microservices
Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling
Experience with Git (version control)
Experience with Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI
Experience with Maven / Gradle
Experience with Docker (containerization)
Experience with Kubernetes (deployment & scaling)
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Agile development practices
Understanding of performance, scalability, and reliability
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with distributed systems and APIs
Agentic and Prompt Engineering
Python Experience
Application Development
Business Management
Customer Solutions
Design
Group Problem Solving
Java Enterprise Edition
Process Improvements
Release Management
Software Solutions
Spring Boot
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

Build and enhance full-stack web applications (React + Java/Spring Boot)
Design and implement REST APIs and microservices
Integrate with external systems and APIs
Develop responsive UI components using React
Automate builds, testing, and deployment using CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across the stack
Collaborate with product, UX, QA, and DevOps teams
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.