Principal Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable services and applications supporting the Retail Studio / PVE platform
• Develop solutions that enable synthetic data modeling, validation workflows, and production scenario simulation
• Contribute to API‑first architecture and reusable service frameworks (aligned with evolving API leadership roles)
• Delivery capabilities aligned to branch, care center (CCCC), and retail customer use cases
• Translate business validation needs into technical solutions supporting production readiness
• Support expansion into more complex account structures and customer relationships over time
• Participate in Agile/Kanban workflows tied to Retail Studio backlog and roadmap
• Deliver iterative releases aligned to tight timelines and critical path milestones
• Partner closely with engineering, product, and contract teams during build‑out phases
• Drive CI/CD, automated testing, and production‑quality engineering practices
• Support release management, validation governance, and control frameworks for PVE
• Contribute to observability, resiliency, and scalable system design
• Act as a senior technical contributor and mentor for junior engineers
• Influence team structure and engineering practices during Retail Studio build‑out
• Participate in hiring, interviewing, and shaping future team capabilities

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering (aligned with Sr / C4 leveling expectations)
• Strong experience in:
  • Java / .NET / modern backend frameworks
  • API development and microservices architectures
  • Cloud platforms (Azure preferred within PNC ecosystem)
• Experience with:
  • CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops tooling
  • Automated testing frameworks and validation strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross‑functional environments with business and risk partners
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Experience in financial services / retail banking systems (preferred)
• Knowledge of:
  • Synthetic data generation or test data management
  • Production validation or pre‑production environments (preferred)
• Experience working in startup‑style or innovation labs / rapid engineering teams (preferred)