Lead Software Engineer - Java​/Boot​/Microservices

Position: Lead Software Engineer - Java/ Spring 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and lead the development of robust, scalable enterprise applications. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Java-based microservices, cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and system performance optimization. The Lead Software Engineer will also mentor onshore and offshore teams while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

* 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.

Key Technical

Skills and Experience:

* 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

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

* 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 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, Gradle, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Microservices Architecture, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Boot, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

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

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.…