Software Engineer Lead; JAVA Lead​/Angular

Position: Software Engineer Lead (JAVA Lead/ Angular)/
** 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 C&IB organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

- Lead UI architecture and design decisions for web and responsive applications.

- Define UI standards, best practices, and reusable component libraries.

- Review code, enforce quality standards, and mentor UI developers.

- Guide adoption of modern UI frameworks and design systems.

Development

- Design and develop complex, scalable, and responsive UI solutions.

- Build reusable UI components using Angular / React / Vue and modern JavaScript/Type Script.

- Integrate UI with backend services via REST APIs and microservices.

- Optimize applications for performance, security, and cross browser compatibility.

Collaboration

- Partner with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into high quality implementations.

- Work closely with backend engineers, architects, and Dev Ops teams.

- Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).

Quality & Compliance

- Ensure UI compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG / ADA).

- Enforce secure coding practices and enterprise UI standards.

- Support automated testing (unit, integration, UI automation).

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Required Qualifications

- Multiple years of experience in UI / front end development.

- 2+ years in a technical lead or senior UI role.

- Strong expertise in:

o HTML5, CSS3, SCSS

o JavaScript / Type Script

o Angular, React, or Vue

- Experience building Single Page Applications (SPA).

- Strong understanding of responsive and mobile first design.

- Experience consuming RESTful APIs and JSON.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git based source control.

- Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments.

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Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with enterprise design systems and component libraries.

- Exposure to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.x).

- Knowledge of microservices based architectures.

- Experience with UI testing frameworks (Jest, Jasmine, Cypress, Playwright).

- Cloud exposure (AWS / Azure).

- Financial services or regulated industry experience.

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Soft Skills

- Strong communication and leadership skills.

- Ability to influence technical direction and drive consensus.

- Proven mentoring and coaching experience.

- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

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*
* AngularJS, Angular UI, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, React.js, 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…