Software Engineer Principal (Java/Full Stack/Apigee)

PNC Financial Services Group • Strongsville, OH

75d • $65,000 - $144,000

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are united in delivering the best experience for our customers and fostering an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute to the company's success. We are seeking a Software Engineer Principal to join our CI&B organization, supporting the PNC Capital Markets business unit. This role is focused on delivering modern, customer-facing web applications for Derivatives (Rates, Currency, Commodities, Credit) and Fixed Income broker-dealer trading and sales teams. You will be based either in Pittsburgh, PA or Strongsville, OH. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Strong experience with Oracle and SQL performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of Angular or similar front-end frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps tooling.
• Proven experience designing and implementing event-driven systems and distributed architectures.
• Expert-level knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift, including orchestration, deployment strategies, and container security.
• Modern API patterns using APIGEE/APIGEEX, including RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with customer-facing applications in financial services or similar domains.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across teams and functions.

Nice To Haves

• Application Development
• Business Management
• Customer Solutions
• Design
• Group Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Release Management
• Software Solutions
• User Experience (UX) Design

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on technical leader, driving the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
• Architect and implement Spring Boot microservices and event-driven systems.
• Contribute to front-end development using Angular and ensure seamless integration with backend services.
• Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and establish best practices across the development lifecycle.
• Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices are in place.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Champion Agile methodologies and actively participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to enterprise security standards and regulatory compliance requirements, with a strong focus on data protection and secure software development practices.

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
• 8 occasional absence days each year
• Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees