Software Engineer Lead - Java​/Boot​/Kafka

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 Software Engineer Lead within PNC's 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.

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise‑grade Java applications, primarily focused on backend services.
• Build and support microservices‑based architectures using Spring Boot.
• Develop event‑driven solutions leveraging Kafka for high‑throughput, low‑latency messaging.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to system design, code reviews, and technical decision‑making to ensure quality, scalability, and performance.
• Write clean, well‑tested, and maintainable code following PNC engineering standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Strong Java full‑stack experience with a primary focus on backend development.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and RESTful API development.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Experience with Apache Kafka or similar event‑streaming platforms.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented design, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working with MongoDB or other No
  
  SQL databases.
• Basic to moderate experience with HTML and CSS for front‑end development.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Experience in regulated or large‑scale enterprise environments (financial services a plus).

• University / college degree (or comparable combination of education, job‑specific certifications, and experience, including military service).
• 3+ years of relevant or direct industry experience.
• Certifications are often desired.
• Competencies:
  
  Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting.
• Preferred skills:
  Apache Kafka, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Boot, Team Lead Experience, User Experience (UX) Design.

• Bachelors

• No Required Certification(s)

• Medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
• Dental and vision options
• Employee and spouse/child life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability protection
• 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans
• Dependent care reimbursement account
• Backup child/elder care
• Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• Robust wellness program with financial incentives
• Paid time off: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

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