Software Engineering Manager - API

Position Overview

R212882 – Software Engineering Manager (Retail Tech) – Pittsburgh, PA or Strongsville, OH. Lead a high‑performing team of Software Engineers and Business Systems Analysts within PNC’s Retail Technology organization. The role requires hands‑on technical oversight, code review, architectural guidance, and ownership of API‑based applications supporting reconciliation, IRA, and tax‑related systems.

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of high-performing software engineers.
• Provide hands‑on guidance in software engineering best practices, coding standards, and modern development methodologies.
• Review and approve technical change requests to ensure quality, risk mitigation, and successful delivery.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for assigned portfolio of technical applications.
• Oversee development and maintenance of API‑driven applications, including reconciliation, IRA processing, and tax‑related applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful delivery and integration of solutions.
• Drive Agile practices and ceremonies such as daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and grooming.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Assess team workload and manage resource allocation to meet business objectives.
• Own the team’s budget, forecast resource needs, manage costs, and recommend staffing plans and contractor usage.
• Communicate complex technical topics clearly to business and technical stakeholders.
• Partner with leadership to set priorities and align engineering efforts with organizational goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to review code, provide technical direction, and ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban).
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.

• Experience in financial services, banking, or regulated environments.
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer supporting .NET, Java, or Mainframe technologies.
• Strong experience managing API‑based applications.
• Background in modernization initiatives such as API development or migrating legacy systems.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage with Health Savings Account option.
• Employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long‑term disability protection.
• 401(k) with employer match, pension, and stock purchase plans.
• Paid time off: maternity/parental leave, paid holidays, occasional absence days, and vacation days based on career level and years of service.
• Additional wellness, educational assistance, and child/elder care reimbursement programs.

PNC does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Please note:

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PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.