Software Engineer Principal

Position OverviewAt PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are united in delivering the best experience for our customers and fostering an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute to the company's success.

We are seeking a Software Engineer Principal to join our CI&B organization, supporting the PNC Capital Markets business unit. This role is focused on delivering modern, customer-facing web applications for Derivatives (Rates, Currency, Commodities, Credit) and Fixed Income broker-dealer trading and sales teams. you will be based either in Pittsburgh, PA or Strongsville, OH . The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a hands-on technical leader, driving the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.

• Architect and implement Spring Boot microservices and event-driven systems.

• Contribute to front-end development using Angular and ensure seamless integration with backend services.

• Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and establish best practices across the development lifecycle.

• Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices are in place.

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Champion Agile methodologies and actively participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming.

• Ensure all solutions adhere to enterprise security standards and regulatory compliance requirements, with a strong focus on data protection and secure software development practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.

• Strong experience with Oracle and SQL performance optimization.

• Solid understanding of Angular or similar front-end frameworks.

• Deep knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps tooling.

• Proven experience designing and implementing event-driven systems and distributed architectures.

• Expert-level knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift, including orchestration, deployment strategies, and container security.

• Modern API patterns using APIGEE/APIGEEX, including RESTful APIs.

• Hands-on experience with customer-facing applications in financial services or similar domains.

• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across teams and functions.

Additional Information:

• This is a highly technical, hands-on role requiring deep engineering expertise and architectural vision.

• PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.Job Description

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply 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:

• 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.
• 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 SkillsApplication Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) DesignCompetenciesApplication Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical TroubleshootingWork ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.EducationBachelorsCertificationsNo Required Certification(s)LicensesNo Required License(s)Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $65,000.00 – $144,000.00Salaries 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.Application WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 10/08/2025, although it may be longer with business discretion.BenefitsPNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: 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; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their 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 the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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