Software Engineer Lead - Data and Automation Machine Learning Operations - (Python, PySpark, Pandas, Hadoop, SQL, MLOps, GenAI, Cloud (AWS, Azure), Helm)
About The Position
At PNC, the Software Engineer Lead works within the Data and Automation organization to create and lead the technical design and development of software solutions. The role supports cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform operations in Azure, AWS, or a comparable cloud platform, with a focus on building expertise in MLOps, cloud technologies, Dev/SecOps practices, and operational excellence. The engineer contributes to secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise solutions. The position involves developing and supporting batch and real-time data processing solutions and pipelines, operationalizing AI/ML systems, and supporting mission-critical production systems and enterprise-scale platforms. The role also leads complex technical initiatives, influences architectural decisions, facilitates complex problem resolution, and provides technical guidance to colleagues. PNC describes this as an in-office position. Candidates typically have a university or college degree and at least three years of relevant or direct industry experience. A comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. A bachelor’s degree is listed; no certifications or licenses are required. The role is incentive eligible, with base salary listed at $86,250–$172,500, subject to factors including location, market data, skills, experience, and education.
Requirements
- Typically, a university or college degree and at least 3 years of relevant or direct industry experience; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Hands-on experience with MLOps platforms, model deployment pipelines, AI/ML operationalization, and data-driven platforms.
- Experience developing batch and real-time data processing solutions or pipelines using tools such as Python, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, and cloud-based data services.
- Deep expertise in Azure cloud services, DevOps practices, platform engineering, and automation.
- Strong experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes/OpenShift, containerization, monitoring, and cloud security.
- Ability to lead complex technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge or skills related to Agile methodology, Apache Hadoop, AWS cloud operations, cloud computing, code reviews, debugging, DevOps, project management, requirements analysis, software development, SQL, system designs, and technical designs.
- Competencies in application delivery processes, application design and architecture, application development tools and testing, packaged application integration, system development life cycle, and technical troubleshooting.
- Meet PNC expectations for customer focus and managing risk.
- No employment visa sponsorship or STEM OPT participation is provided for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications are often desired, although no certification is required for this position.
- Preferred skills include Agile Methodology, Apache Hadoop, AWS Cloud Operations, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Debugging, DevOps, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Structured Query Language (SQL), System Designs, and Technical Designs.
Responsibilities
- Create and lead the technical design and development of software solutions.
- Propose and design software solutions for complex business needs, and prepare required technical and procedural documentation.
- Facilitate complex problem resolution.
- Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues; review software coding, testing, and documentation.
- Apply modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.
- Develop and support batch and real-time data processing solutions and pipelines using tools such as Python, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, and cloud-based data services.
- Support cloud infrastructure, automation, platform operations, and operational excellence.
- Contribute to secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise solutions.
- Lead complex technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
- Take ownership of mission-critical production systems and enterprise-scale platforms.
- Assess and manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in support of PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Keep customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in business decisions and customer solutions.
Benefits
- Medical and 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 and elder care.
- Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
- Educational assistance, including select fully paid programs.
- Wellness program with financial incentives.
- Maternity and/or parental leave, depending on eligibility.
- Up to 11 paid holidays each year, depending on eligibility.
- 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law.
- Between 15 and 25 vacation days each year depending on career level and years of service.
- Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business, and/or individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
