Software Engineer Lead- Java/Microservices

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We’re united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel respected, valued, and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success.

As a Software Engineer Lead within PNC’s Technology organization, you will be based in Dallas, TX or Pittsburgh, PA. Job ID: R206143. Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience With Strong knowledge in Object Oriented Analysis and Design.

Expertise in designing, building, and maintaining high-volume, distributed RESTful APIs and Microservices. Proven experience leading and driving complex technical enterprise engagements. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Strong working experience leveraging Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban). Preferred Tech Stack Experience Event‑driven architecture using Kafka/MQ. Proficiency in Kubernetes/OpenShift and/or other cloud‑based container management platforms.

Proficiency in Oracle/SQL/MySQL, in‑memory databases such as Redis, and Hibernate/ORMs. Hands‑on experience with unit testing frameworks Spock/JUnit and code quality control platforms like SonarQube. Advanced understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

Knowledge of Dynatrace and Logscale. Core Java (Java 11+ preferably Java 17). Java‑based microservices frameworks including Spring Boot 3+, Spring JPA, Spring Batch.

Gradle and/or Maven. Job Description Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions. Proposes and designs software solutions to address complex business needs and prepares required technical and procedural documentation.

Facilitates complex problem resolution. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues; reviews coding, testing, and documentation. Applies modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

Expectations for PNC Employees Customer Focused – Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions. Managing Risk – Assesses and effectively manages all risks associated with business objectives and activities to support PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Qualifications Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role.

The following are required or preferred. Preferred Skills Apache Kafka, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, Microservices Architecture, Process Improvements, Release Management, REST Architecture, 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 university or college degree with 3+ years of relevant or 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 Bachelor’s degree. Certifications No required certifications.

Licenses No required licenses. Benefits PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits for full‑time employees, including medical, prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options, employee and spouse/child life insurance, short and long‑term disability protection, 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans, dependent care reimbursement account, backup child/elder care, adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement, educational assistance for select programs fully paid, and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. Paid time off includes maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays per year; 9 occasional absence days per year; and 15‑25 vacation days per year depending on career level and years of service.

Disability Accommodations Statement If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Include “accommodation request” in the subject line and your name, the job ID, and preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Applicants may also call 877‑968‑7762 and say “Workday” for accommodation assistance.

All information will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodations. PNC fosters an inclusive and accessible workplace and provides reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need them to perform essential functions of positions. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit hiring of individuals with certain criminal history. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Privacy Notice to understand how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr