Software Engineer Lead-- Java, Boot, Kafka

Position: Software Engineer Lead-2 - Java, Spring Boot, Kafka
** 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 - 2 within PNC's Retail Tech organization, you will be based in Dallas, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH or Birmingham, AL.

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.

Key Responsibilities

- Primary (API Development - Core Focus)

- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs

- Lead a team of mid-level to senior developers.

- Experience with Event Streaming with Kafka

- 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)

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams

- Conduct code reviews and enforce API standards

- 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 8/17/21, Spring Boot, Kafka)

- Proven experience building RESTful APIs

- Knowledge of API security and lifecycle management

- Experience with Oracle and MySQL databases

- Familiarity with microservices architecture

Preferred Qualifications

- 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

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*
* Apache Kafka, API Development, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, 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. 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:  $67,500.00 - $

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 company, business and/or individual performance.

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