Lead Software Engineer - Java​/Boot​/Microservices

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 Lead Software Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL.

• Design, develop, and lead the implementation of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and modern architectural patterns.
• Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy, support).
• Drive best practices for code quality, scalability, security, and performance.
• Lead and mentor onshore and offshore developers; perform code reviews and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, Dev Ops, and QA teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and deployment strategies.
• Monitor application health and performance; proactively identify and resolve production issues.
• Ensure system stability, compliance, and operational excellence through effective monitoring and support.

• Java with strong hands‑on experience in Spring Boot
• Microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Apache Kafka for messaging and event‑driven architecture
• Build tools:
  Gradle, Maven
• CI/CD tools:
  Git, Jenkins, UDeploy
• Cloud platforms:
  Open Shift and/or public cloud services (AWS, Azure)
• API management:
  Apigee
• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs):
  Experience with tools used to compile and develop code (e.g., Visual Studio Code or similar)
• Experience building and maintaining monitoring dashboards using tools such as Dynatrace, Humio, or Splunk
• Strong debugging skills, including:
  • Performance tuning
  • JVM profiling
  • Capacity planning
• Hands‑on experience with application monitoring, maintenance, and support to ensure stability and compliance
• Strong experience with SQL databases, including Oracle
• Experience with No
  
  SQL databases such as MongoDB

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

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / 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.
• Bachelors
• No required certification(s).
• No required license(s).

Base Salary: $55,000.00 – $

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full‑time employees include:

• 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
• Back‑up child/elder care
• Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• A robust wellness program with financial incentives
• Maternity and/or parental leave
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise…