Software Engineer Principal - Fraud Data Services and Pipelines

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer who can contribute to the quality, collaboration and integrity of the team. This person will have a proven track record of delivering high‑quality software solutions. The ideal candidate is self-managed, disciplined, technically strong, and comfortable leading initiatives end-to-end. Experience in the banking or financial fraud domain is a significant plus.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development:

- Provide technical design and hands-on development of software solutions using modern and emerging technology platforms.

- Propose, architect, and design software solutions for complex business challenges.

- Write high-quality code, perform thorough testing, and own deployment activities.

- Maintain, troubleshoot, and debug existing software systems.

- Develop and maintain technical and procedural documentation.

Technical Leadership:

- Experience leading and/or contribute to major and minor project initiatives.

- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and best practices is a plus.

- Exhibit strong self-management and discipline in planning, execution, and delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements, drive clarity, and deliver value.

- Participate in change management processes, system evaluations, and solution design reviews.

Required Skills & Experience

- Strong software engineering and development background.

- Solid technical acumen and ability to quickly learn new tools, frameworks, and systems.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Experience working in or with Agile methodologies.

- Proven experience leading projects, technical efforts, or engineering initiatives.

Preferred Technical Experience

Java

Spring Boot

APIs (REST, microservices)

Oracle Databases

Data Service Layer Integrations

ETL tools (e.g., Informatica)

Docker

Kubernetes HELM

Kafka

Middleware technologies

Data Mapping & Integrations

Vulnerability Management / Secure Coding Practices

Software & Code Testing (unit, integration, automation)

Business Systems Analysis

Change Management processes and controls

NICE Actimize platform experience is a plus

Banking, payments, fraud prevention, or financial services domain experience

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*
* + Aligns business strategy with software solutions.

+ Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.

+ Leads complex problem solving.

+ Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.

+ Displays an innovative approach to apply 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 Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

** Work Experience*
* Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant…