Software Engineer Principal-Capital Markets & Fixed Income

Software Engineer Principal – Capital Markets & Fixed Income

PNC’s Capital Markets technology organization is seeking a Software Engineer Principal to play a key role in enhancing the Broker Dealer platform by automating manual processes, implementing regulatory‑driven modifications, and building new technology capabilities in the Fixed Income space. The role is based in Pittsburgh, PA;
Charlotte, NC or Dallas, TX and offers exposure to PNC’s current technology stack, opportunities to explore agentic AI development, and participation in internal hackathons.

• Define and implement application architectures using microservices, MVC, and CQRS patterns to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring development teams on best practices, design principles, and emerging technologies.
• Design, develop and deploy software solutions using PNC’s technology stack and CI/CD standards.
• Participate fully in Agile ceremonies and collaborate as an integral member of the development team.
• Implement enhancements, reports, and data extracts required by regulatory bodies.
• Build new technology capabilities to support Capital Markets Fixed Income operations.
• Ensure adherence to SOLID principles, maintain high code quality, and perform thorough unit testing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

• Proven experience with microservices architecture, MVC frameworks, and CQRS for distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles and object‑oriented design.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Angular, React, Java, and Python.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience in financial services or capital markets is a plus.

Roles at this level typically require a university/college degree and 5+ years of industry‑relevant experience. A comparable combination of education, job‑specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical and prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account), dental and vision options, employee life insurance, 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans, backup child/elder care, adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement, educational assistance, and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. Paid time off includes parental leave, up to 11 paid holidays each year, and 7 occasional absence days.

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to FDIA, SAFE Act, and FINRA requirements.

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact  or call 877‑968‑7762. PNC will provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities.