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(n) [position title] within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].
Job Profile
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 our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Architect within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, Cleveland, Oh, Birmingham, AL.
The Ideal candidate will have
8–12+ years in solution / enterprise architecture
Strong experience with Salesforce enterprise platforms
API & integration design experience
Architecture governance & review experience
Ability to drive decisions across multiple stakeholders
Nice‑to‑Have (PNC‑relevant)
Banking / financial services domain
Case management or servicing platforms
Workflow engines (Flowable, Camunda, Pega Flow, etc.)
Regulatory / risk‑sensitive environments
Preferred skills:
Salesforce Clouds: Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud
Salesforce metadata‑driven architecture
Multi‑tenant architecture, governor limits, licensing constraints
Declarative vs programmatic design tradeoffs
End‑to‑end solution design (experience orchestration data integration)
Object and data model design
Security model design (profiles, permission sets, sharing, Shield)
Scalability and performance design
Architecture blueprints and decision records
Event‑driven patterns (Platform Events, CDC)
Identity & access integration
Core system integration patterns (banking / servicing platforms)
Establishing standards and best practices
Architecture reviews and design approvals
Translating business intent into technical design
This role is a senior Salesforce-focused technical leadership position responsible for designing and guiding cross‑functional, multi‑platform enterprise solutions. It spans solution, application, data, integration, and business architecture, requiring close collaboration with business partners, architects, and development teams to deliver high‑quality solutions aligned to next‑generation architectures.
The role emphasizes strategic direction, system and application architecture, and hands‑on technical guidance across Salesforce platforms (Sales, Service, Marketing Cloud) using modern development, integration, and CI/CD practices. The individual is expected to lead through influence, drive consensus, mentor teams, and develop long‑term technology strategies based on business and industry trends, with high visibility to senior leadership and partners.
PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
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Participates in defining functional designs and application systems architecture across all technologies and platforms.
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Designs an application's technical infrastructure, such as specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches.
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Participates in the assessment of software defects discovered during the quality assurance process.
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Participates in addressing enterprise-wide platform and technology requirements for applications.
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Develops detailed programming instructions to solve business problems through automation support.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
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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.
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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.
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.
Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge
Analytical Thinking, Application Development Tools, Industry Knowledge, IT Architecture, Platform Architecture, Products and Services, Service Oriented Architecture Technologies, Software Process Improvement (SPI)
Roles 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.
Bachelors
No Required Certification(s)
No Required License(s)
Base Salary: $74,750.00 – $171,925.00
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.
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/01/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
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; 9 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 pncthrive.com.
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. 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.
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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