Software Engineering Manager - Data and Automation CI​/CD, DevOps, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Angular, Java, Boot

Position: Software Engineering Manager - Data and Automation - (CI/CD, DevOps, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Angular, Java, Spring Boot,
** 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 Engineering Manager  within PNC's Data and Automation Technology organization, you will be based in Cleveland, Strongsville or Pittsburgh.

Engineering Leadership & Delivery

- Manage a group of software engineers across one or more product lines; ensure predictable delivery and operational excellence.

- Own execution of the SDLC end-to-end (requirements alignment, design, build, test, release, and support), balancing delivery speed with quality and risk controls.

- Establish and continuously improve engineering practices that raise code quality, reduce defects, and increase reliability (e.g., peer review, automated testing, CI/CD health).

Required Technical

Qualifications:

- Hands-on Java expertise, including modern language features and best practices for building maintainable enterprise user interface applications that support MDM master data maintenance.

- Strong experience with Spring Boot (service development, Angular, RESTful APIs, dependency injection, security patterns, and testing practices).

- Demonstrated mastery of SDLC disciplines and quality practices (design reviews, code reviews, automated testing, release readiness).

- Hands-on understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern Dev Ops practices; ability to guide teams on build/deploy reliability and repeatable delivery.

- Proficiency with git workflows and branching strategies; ability to set standards that support team scale and production safety.

- Proven ability to lead solution architecture and design decisions and communicate tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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*
* + Manages development projects, development teams and application support functions.

+ Oversees multiple application programming and analysis projects which include development, installation and maintenance of application programs.

+ Monitors and maintains adherence and compliance to quality standards on an ongoing basis.

+ Maximizes staff contribution through professional growth and development, to increase teamwork and more effectively meet business needs.

+ Analyzes applications to ensure that all systems that are developed, meet business needs and specifications.

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.

PNC also has fundamental expectations of our people managers. As a manager of talent in PNC, you will be expected to:

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** Include Intentionally**  - Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking.

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** Live the Values**  - Role models our values with transparency and courage.

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** Enable Change**  - Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business.

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** Achieve Results**  - Takes personal ownership to deliver results. Empowers and trusts others in decision making.

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** Develop the Best**  - Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.

** 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, CI/CD, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Kubernetes, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Boot, User Experience (UX) Design

** Competencies*
* Agile Development, Application Delivery Process, Application Development Tools, Coaching Others, Design Thinking, IT Environment, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Testing

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