Software Engineering Manager - Java/J2EE

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 Engineering Manager within PNC's Lending Technology 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. We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager who thrives in a hands‑on, player‑coach role, balancing deep technical contribution with people leadership. This role is designed for a manager who remains highly technical (approximately 80%), actively designing, developing, and reviewing code, while also dedicating 20% of their time to leading and developing a small engineering team. You will manage a team of 5–6 software engineers and help deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions using modern Java and microservices technologies.

Requirements

Proven experience as a hands‑on Software Engineering Manager or technical lead.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices‑based architectures.
Experience managing and leading a team of 5–6 engineers.
Solid DevOps understanding, including CI/CD concepts, automation, and production support considerations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical audiences.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Application Development
Business Management
Customer Solutions
Design
Group Problem Solving
Java
Leadership Management
Process Improvements
Release Management
Software Solutions
Technical Leadership
Technical Management
User Experience (UX) Design
Agile Development
Application Delivery Process
Application Development Tools
Coaching Others
Design Thinking
IT Environment
Software Process Improvement (SPI)
System Testing
University / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
At least 3 years of prior management experience is typically required.
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Bachelors

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerization or cloud‑native platforms.
Exposure to enterprise or regulated technology environments.
Experience modernizing legacy applications or platforms.

Responsibilities

Act as a hands‑on technical leader, contributing directly to design, development, code reviews, and problem resolution.
Design and build Java‑based applications and microservices using Spring Boot.
Guide technical decisions around architecture, scalability, resiliency, and performance.
Partner with DevOps and platform teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and operational stability.
Promote engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement.
Manage and mentor a team of 5–6 software engineers, supporting performance, growth, and career development.
Communicate project status, risks, and resource requirements to stakeholders and management.
Aligning team goals with organizational objectives, develops KPIs, and focuses on cross-functional collaboration.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture.
Support hiring, onboarding, and day‑to‑day team leadership activities.
Communicate effectively with product partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery.