Software Engineer Principal - Fraud Data Services and Pipelines

PNC Bank • Cleveland, OH

6d • $65,000 - $165,600 • 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 Principal Software Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH or Dallas, TX. We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer who can contribute to the quality, collaboration and integrity of the team. This person will have a proven track record of delivering high‑quality software solutions. The ideal candidate is self-managed, disciplined, technically strong, and comfortable leading initiatives end-to-end. Experience in the banking or financial fraud domain is a significant plus. Aligns business strategy with software solutions. Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required. Leads complex problem solving. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development. Displays an innovative approach to apply 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.

Requirements

• Strong software engineering and development background.
• Solid technical acumen and ability to quickly learn new tools, frameworks, and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in or with Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience leading projects, technical efforts, or engineering initiatives.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
• Specific certifications are often required.
• 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

• Java Spring Boot APIs (REST, microservices)
• Oracle Databases
• Data Service Layer Integrations
• ETL tools (e.g., Informatica)
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• HELM
• Kafka
• Middleware technologies
• Data Mapping & Integrations
• Vulnerability Management / Secure Coding Practices
• Software & Code Testing (unit, integration, automation)
• Business Systems Analysis
• Change Management processes and controls
• NICE Actimize platform experience is a plus
• Banking, payments, fraud prevention, or financial services domain experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design and hands-on development of software solutions using modern and emerging technology platforms.
• Propose, architect, and design software solutions for complex business challenges.
• Write high-quality code, perform thorough testing, and own deployment activities.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and debug existing software systems.
• Develop and maintain technical and procedural documentation.
• Experience leading and/or contribute to major and minor project initiatives.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and best practices is a plus.
• Exhibit strong self-management and discipline in planning, execution, and delivery.
• Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements, drive clarity, and deliver value.
• Participate in change management processes, system evaluations, and solution design reviews.

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 other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level