Senior Software Engineer - API Development

** 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 an Senior Software Engineer within PNC's Check Modernization and Teller organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Strongsville, OH or Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL or Phoenix, AZ.

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with a strong emphasis on API development and integration to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance services. This role will primarily focus on developing robust APIs that enable seamless communication across platforms and systems.

Experience with ARGO tools (e.g., Argo CD, Argo Workflows) is desirable and will support deployment automation and workflow orchestration efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Primary (API Development - Core Focus)

- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and/or Graph

QL APIs

- Build scalable, secure, and high-performing API services

- Define API contracts and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)

- Integrate APIs with databases and third-party services

- Optimize API performance and reliability

- Implement authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT)

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams

- Conduct code reviews and enforce API standards

Secondary (ARGO / Dev Ops Support)

- Support ARGO-based deployments and workflows

- Assist with CI/CD pipelines and Git Ops practices

- Collaborate with Dev Ops teams

- Troubleshoot deployment issues

Required Qualifications

- Strong experience in API development (Java, Node.js, .NET, etc.)

- Proven experience building RESTful APIs

- Knowledge of API security and lifecycle management

- Experience with SQL/No

SQL databases

- Familiarity with microservices architecture

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with ARGO tools (Argo CD, Argo Workflows)

- Exposure to Kubernetes

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines

- Cloud platform familiarity (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Nice to Have

- Experience with API gateways

- Knowledge of event-driven architecture

- Experience with observability tools

Key Skills

Primary: API Design, Development, Integration, Security

Secondary: ARGO, CI/CD, Git Ops, Kubernetes

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*
* API Development, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, No

SQL, Process Improvements, Release Management, RESTful APIs, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

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