Software Engineer Lead- Java​/Microservices

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We’re united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel respected, valued, and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineer Lead within PNC’s Technology organization, you will be based in Dallas, TX or Pittsburgh, PA.

Job : R206143.

• Strong knowledge in Object Oriented Analysis and Design.
• Expertise in designing, building, and maintaining high-volume, distributed RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Proven experience leading and driving complex technical enterprise engagements.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Strong working experience leveraging Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban).

• Event‑driven architecture using Kafka/MQ.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes/Open Shift and/or other cloud‑based container management platforms.
• Proficiency in Oracle/SQL/MySQL, in‑memory databases such as Redis, and Hibernate/ORMs.
• Hands‑on experience with unit testing frameworks Spock/JUnit and code quality control platforms like Sonar Qube.
• Advanced understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Knowledge of Dynatrace and Logscale.
• Core Java (Java 11+ preferably Java 17).
• Java‑based microservices frameworks including Spring Boot 3+, Spring JPA, Spring Batch.
• Gradle and/or Maven.

• Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
• Proposes and designs software solutions to address complex business needs and prepares required technical and procedural documentation.
• Facilitates complex problem resolution.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues; reviews coding, testing, and documentation.
• Applies modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

• Customer Focused – Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions.
• Managing Risk – Assesses and effectively manages all risks associated with business objectives and activities to support PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role. The following are required or preferred.

• Apache Kafka, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, Microservices Architecture, Process Improvements, Release Management, REST Architecture, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

• Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

Roles at this level typically require a university or college degree with 3+ years of relevant or direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job‑specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Bachelor’s degree.

No required certifications.

No required licenses.

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits for full‑time employees, including 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 for select programs fully paid, and a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

Paid time off includes maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays per year; 9 occasional absence days per year; and 15‑25 vacation days per year depending on career level and years of service.