Senior Software Engineer - Java

** 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(n) Senior Software Engineer within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Dallas TX, Pittsburgh PA, Birmingham AL or Strongsville OH.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a core member of an agile engineering team responsible for maintaining, securing, and enhancing mission‑critical applications. You will focus heavily on identifying and remediating software vulnerabilities, performing dependency and library upgrades, and ensuring compliance with security best practices across the Java ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze, prioritize, and remediate application security vulnerabilities (e.g., CVEs) within Java‑based systems

- Upgrade and refactor Java libraries and transitive dependencies to mitigate risk while preserving system stability

- Collaborate with QA and testing teams to triage, debug, and resolve defects across the software development lifecycle

- Design and implement robust, scalable solutions to address functional and non‑functional requirements

- Participate in code reviews to enforce secure coding standards, performance optimization, and maintainability

- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support build, test, and deployment automation

- Document technical designs, dependency changes, and remediation strategies

Required Qualifications

- Strong professional experience developing enterprise applications using Java (e.g., Java 8+)

- Solid understanding of dependency management tools such as Maven and/or Gradle

- Experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities in application code and third‑party libraries

- Proven ability to debug complex issues and collaborate cross‑functionally with QA, security, and engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins

- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

- Knowledge of secure coding practices, OWASP Top 10, and vulnerability scanning tools

- Experience working in agile or Dev Ops‑oriented environments

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*
* + Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.

+ Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.

+ Writes code, tests and deploys software.

+ Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.

+ Maintains and debugs software.

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

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** 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.

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** 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, Kubernetes, Maven, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX)…