Senior Software Engineering Manager - Java​/Microservices​/Sping Boot

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 Senior Software Engineering Manager within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA or Dallas TX.

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.

Job Description

Technical Leadership (Primary Focus)

* Serve as a hands‑on technical leader, actively designing, coding, reviewing, and troubleshooting software solutions.

* Lead the architecture and development of Java‑based microservices using Spring Boot and modern API‑driven patterns.

* Drive technical standards, best practices, and code quality across the team.

* Partner with architects and platform teams to design scalable, resilient, and secure systems.

* Participate directly in critical technical discussions, design reviews, and complex problem solving.

People & Team Leadership

* Manage and mentor a team of 10-15 software engineers, supporting performance, growth, and career development.

* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

* Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning in alignment with technology and business needs.

* Provide clear direction, coaching, and feedback while empowering engineers to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Communication & Technical Influence

* Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, QA, Dev Ops, and other engineers.

* Clearly communicate technical designs, risks, and trade‑offs to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

* Participate actively in sprint planning, estimation, and delivery commitments.

* Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and guidance.

* Act as a role model for engineering best practices and professional behavior.

Preferred Skills

* Proven experience as a strong technical leader with a clear hands‑on engineering focus.

* Extensive experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices‑based architectures.

* Demonstrated ability to lead and scale teams of 10-15 engineers.

* Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including Agile methodologies and CI/CD.

* Ability to balance technical execution with effective people leadership.

Nice to Have Skills

* Experience in Financial Services or Fintech environments.

* Familiarity with highly regulated, enterprise‑scale systems.

* Experience building or modernizing platforms supporting high availability and performance.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

* Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

* Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, IT Leadership, Java, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Boot, Technical Leadership, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Agile Development, Application Development Tools, Coaching…