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 within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Birmingham AL, Dallas TX 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. This position is primarily based in a location within PNC’s footprint.

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

The Software Engineer (QA) will own automated testing for UI and APIs using PNC’s stack (Selenium/Cucumber, Karate), build reliable test data with strong SQL and DB validation, and keep pipelines green by triaging failures with clear, actionable evidence. They will partner with BSA/Dev to ensure story‑to‑test traceability, contribute to TSA/TSR and  TSAT artifacts, and help drive release readiness through CI‑integrated reporting and governance compliance

Engage daily with Business Analysts and Developer to understand goals, workflowsDesign, automate, and maintain end‑to‑end test suites for UI and services using our enterprise QA frameworks (Selenium)Author API tests (functional, contract, and negative) and UI tests (happy path, edge, accessibility) with reliable locators and robust synchronization; leverage Selenium conventions were appropriate. Build reliable test data: create, mask, and seed datasets across non‑prod environments; write SQL to validate back‑end effects (CRUD, referential integrity)Own daily pipeline health: triage flaky tests, analyze failures (logs), drive quick fixes, and stabilize suites; escalate systemic issues with clear evidence. Partner tightly with BAs/BSAs and developers to clarify acceptance criteria, refine testability, and ensure story‑to‑test traceability; participate in defect triage with Product and Release. Contribute to release readiness: provide test coverage summaries, risk assessments, and sign‑off evidence in validation plans; support post‑deployment validation (PDV) activities Champion quality practices: advocate for shift‑left testing, code reviews of test assets, testability hooks, and accessibility checks; keep automation libraries current Document test scenarios and outcomes in standard artifacts Continuously improve refactor for maintainability, reduce duplication with page‑objects/DSLs, and raise the bar on coverage (including non‑functional checks like performance and accessibility where needed)

Preferred Skills

6+ years as a Quality Assurance Testing in an agile software delivery environmentHands-on experience with automation tools, should be able to make maintain existing scripts as well write new scriptsHands on experience with testing tools such as; Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, etc.Proven ability to write clear test cases and acceptance criteriaSQL proficiencyStrong understanding of data setup

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, Cucumber Testing Framework, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Karate, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Release Management, Selenium, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

CompetenciesApplication Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Maintenance, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing/Documentation

Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $45,000.00 – $121,900.00

Salaries 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 Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 11/03/2025, 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.

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.

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