**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 Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA Strongsville, OH, Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX. We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer with a proven track record in building scalable, event-driven microservices and leading cross-functional Agile teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise across backend and UI technologies, modern frameworks, DevOps practices, and enterprise integration. Strong experience in Java, Angular, React, Spring ecosystem, and Agile ways of working is essential. Experience integrating with Pega DX API and developing UI component libraries for the Pega Constellation framework will be a strong differentiator. Key Responsibilities · Lead and mentor a team of backend and UI developers within Agile crews (Scrum/Kanban). · Conduct code reviews, set coding standards, and ensure technical excellence. · Design and implement event-driven microservices with DDD using Java, Spring Boot/Cloud/Security. · Develop modern frontends (Angular, React) and micro frontends, build UI component libraries for Pega Constellation. · Integrate with Pega DX API for case management extensions. · Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Gradle). · Ensure code quality (SonarQube), secure coding practices, and strong security analysis. · Deploy applications using Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift. · Collaborate in Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and drive Agile best practices, incremental delivery, and continuous feedback. · Work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to refine backlog and ensure business value delivery. Required Skills & Experience · Experienced in a senior/lead role. · Expert in Java + Spring ecosystem. · Strong Angular & React experience. · Cloud-native deployment and modernization projects. · Deep understanding of microservices, DDD, event-driven architectures. · Proven Agile experience (working in crews/squads, delivering iteratively). · Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift. · CI/CD (Jenkins, Git, Gradle). · Code quality (SonarQube), secure coding practices. · Leadership, mentoring, collaboration across Agile teams. Preferred / Strong Plus · Pega DX API integration experience. · UI libraries for Pega Constellation framework. · Familiarity with Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Spotify model). · Pega API security, SSO, integration patterns. 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: + **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 Skills** Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, 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 university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / 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** Bachelors **Certifications** No Required Certification(s) **Licenses** No Required License(s) **Pay Transparency** Base Salary: $55,000.00 – $158,700.00 Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. **Application Window** Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/20/2025, although it may be longer with business discretion. **Benefits** PNC 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 (http://yourpnctotalrewards.com) . **Disability Accommodations Statement** If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 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. **California Residents** Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (https://content.pncmc.com/live/pnc/aboutus/HR/Onboarding/PNC\_CCPA\_Privacy\_Disclosure\_Employee.pdf) to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.