Software Engineer Lead

** 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 Software Engineer Lead within PNC's Technology - Automation & Platform organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, Strongsville, OH, or Birmingham, AL.

As a Software Engineer Lead, your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Lead end-to-end Automation and Document AI initiatives, from solution design to production deployment.

- Architect and develop AI-powered document processing solutions (classification, extraction, validation).

- Drive adoption of best practices in coding, CI/CD, code quality, and security (e.g., Sonar Qube).

- Design and implement scalable, cloud-native applications on Kubernetes/Open Shift (OCP).

- Collaborate closely with business, product, and architecture teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to automation and AI engineering teams.

- Ensure compliance with banking, lending, and regulatory standards.

- Evaluate and integrate emerging tools and technologies in automation, GenAI, and Document AI.

Candidates must have the following proficiencies:

Programming Languages & Frameworks

- Python (expert level)

- Django or similar Python web frameworks

- JavaScript (for UI integration or frontend orchestration)

Tools & Platforms

- PyCharm (or equivalent Python IDE)

- Sonar / Sonar Qube for code quality and security scanning

- Open Shift (OCP) / Kubernetes for containerized deployments

- CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops best practices

Architecture & Automation

- Strong understanding of automation architecture, microservices-based systems, and APIs

- Experience building document-centric automation solutions (PDFs, forms, statements, applications)

Databases

- Experience working with relational databases (e.g., Postgre

SQL, Oracle, or similar)

- Familiarity with schema design, performance tuning, and transactional systems

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:

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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, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, 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. 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.

** Education*
* Bachelors

** Certifications*
* No Required Certification(s)

** Licenses*
* No Required License(s)

** Pay Transparency*
* Base Salary:  $86,250.00 - $

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…