Solution Architect - Java, API's

## Solution Architect
- Java, API'sApplylocations:
Two PNC Plaza (PA374):
Strongsville Technology Center (OH537):
Birmingham
- Brock (AL112):
Dallas Innovation Center
- Luna Rd (TX270) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R222286#
** Position Overview
** 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 Solution Architect within PNC's Lending Tech organization, you will be based in Dallas, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH or Birmingham, AL.
We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to provide architectural oversight and technical leadership across our Credit Card Servicing Applications and Customer Journeys ecosystem and its vendor and distributed data landscape. This role will bridge mainframe and distributed platforms, driving end-to-end solution design, integration, and data governance across the FDR, CCH, NCS, CSH, CSE, REW, and ATZ mnemonics. He or she will coordinate Architectural solutions with Credit Card Customer Channel platforms such as online banking, DSP, and Mobile is also a key component.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data architecture - Oracle and MS SQL Server in particular, API/distributed system
-Java/Angular/Microservices, and enterprise integrations, with the ability to coordinate cross-platform initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise data strategies.
Architecture & Solution Design  
• Serve as the primary architect and technical lead for the Credit Card Servicing team, participating in Customer Journey crew solutions/planning  Design and implement scalable, integrated solutions across all mnemonics as needed    Architect data flows and integrations between:  
• Mainframe systems (as integrates with distributed systems)  
• Distributed platforms (Oracle, MS SQL Server, APIs, Kafka, etc.)    Integration & Platform Alignment  
• Lead integration efforts across:  o Distributed Oracle databases (CCH & CSH)  o Ensure seamless data interoperability and consistency between legacy (mainframe) and modern (distributed) platforms.  o Collaborate with engineering, data, and business teams to align system interfaces and data models.
Data Governance & Documentation  
• Drive comprehensive data documentation and lineage tracking as appropriate:  
• Establish and enforce standards for data governance, metadata management, and data quality.
Technical Leadership & Coordination  
• Provide architectural guidance for new initiatives, enhancements, and system modernization efforts.  
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration to ensure efficient execution of integration and data initiatives.  
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize, plan, and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
Modernization & Continuous Improvement  
• Identify opportunities to modernize legacy processes and expand distributed capabilities within Credit Card Servicing applications.
Promote best practices in:  
• Data architecture  
• System integration  
• Performance optimization   
• Drive adoption of enterprise data platforms and tools.

Required Qualifications  
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, data architecture, or related roles    Strong experience with:  
• Java, APIs, Micro Services, and Kafka  
• Oracle and MS SQL Server databases  
• Proven expertise in system integration and enterprise architecture design  
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data flows  
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders    

Preferred Qualifications  
• Mainframe systems and other data environments would be a plus  
• Distributed data platforms (Hadoop ecosystem) would be a plus  
• Experience working with financial or enterprise data repositories (FDR-like environments) would be a plus  
• Familiarity with CCH/CSH ecosystems or similar data platforms would be a plus  
• Knowledge of BDH (Big Data Hub) environments would be a…