Software Engineer Principal - Mainframe

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 a Software Engineer Principal-Mainframe within PNC's C/IB 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

Strong experience in Mainframe Development
Advanced proficiency in: COBOL, CICS (Channels & Containers), JCL, CA7 / Control-M (job scheduling and batch processing)
Proven ability to design and support mission-critical, large-scale systems
Deep understanding of batch and real-time processing frameworks
Experience working in regulated, high-availability environments (e.g., banking, financial services)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
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

Prior technical leadership or lead engineering experience
Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-motivated, independent contributor
Strong solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to drive outcomes
Experience leading or supporting application modernization initiatives
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of mainframe applications supporting enterprise banking systems
Provide subject matter expertise in COBOL-based development, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions
Develop, enhance, and maintain applications utilizing: CICS (Channels & Containers), JCL (Job Control Language), Batch processing and scheduling tools (CA7 / Control-M)
Design and optimize high-throughput batch and online transaction processing systems
Analyze and translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions
Drive modernization initiatives, including integration of mainframe systems with distributed architectures
Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning efforts across mainframe environments
Ensure adherence to SDLC, DevOps practices, and enterprise governance standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, product owners, and infrastructure teams
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across project teams

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.