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 of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Principal Software Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH or Dallas, TX.
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer who can contribute to the quality, collaboration and integrity of the team. This person will have a proven track record of delivering high‑quality software solutions. The ideal candidate is self-managed, disciplined, technically strong, and comfortable leading initiatives end-to-end. Experience in the banking or financial fraud domain is a significant plus.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development:
- Provide technical design and hands-on development of software solutions using modern and emerging technology platforms.
- Propose, architect, and design software solutions for complex business challenges.
- Write high-quality code, perform thorough testing, and own deployment activities.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and debug existing software systems.
- Develop and maintain technical and procedural documentation.
Technical Leadership:
- Experience leading and/or contribute to major and minor project initiatives.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and best practices is a plus.
- Exhibit strong self-management and discipline in planning, execution, and delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements, drive clarity, and deliver value.
- Participate in change management processes, system evaluations, and solution design reviews.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong software engineering and development background.
- Solid technical acumen and ability to quickly learn new tools, frameworks, and systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in or with Agile methodologies.
- Proven experience leading projects, technical efforts, or engineering initiatives.
Preferred Technical Experience
Java
Spring Boot
APIs (REST, microservices)
Oracle Databases
Data Service Layer Integrations
ETL tools (e.g., Informatica)
Docker
Kubernetes HELM
Kafka
Middleware technologies
Data Mapping & Integrations
Vulnerability Management / Secure Coding Practices
Software & Code Testing (unit, integration, automation)
Business Systems Analysis
Change Management processes and controls
NICE Actimize platform experience is a plus
Banking, payments, fraud prevention, or financial services domain experience
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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Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
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Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
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Leads complex problem solving.
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Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
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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:
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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.
Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design
Application Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting
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: $91,000.00 – $185,900.00
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.
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 03/25/2026, 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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