Software Engineer Lead - Angular/Kafka/Java/Spring

Job Profile

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 Asset Management organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
As a Software Engineer Lead, you will be part of an Agile engineering team where you will be responsible for technical design and development within our Asset Management line of business. Additionally, you will work with our testers to address bugs or defects and propose & design solutions. This position would require fluidity and flexibility, as this is not a role with specific guidelines where you will perform the same tasks on a day to day basis. As a Software Engineer Lead, you will also be responsible for serving as a mentor for other members of the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Design and Implementation:
• Develop and maintain the microservices architecture framework and guidelines, design robust and scalable microservices, and ensure they integrate seamlessly with other parts of the software ecosystem.
Team Leadership and Project Management:
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, manage timelines, resolve technical issues, and ensure high-quality software development practices.
Code Review and Quality Assurance:
• Conduct thorough code reviews, integrate best practices in testing and deployment, and ensure code quality and maintainability.
Collaboration and Integration:
• Work closely with other tech leads and teams (e.g., front-end, database, DevOps) to ensure seamless integration of microservices.
Performance Optimization:
• Monitor microservices performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to reduce latency.
Mentorship and Guidance:
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices in microservices design and development.
Ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices:
• This includes following coding standards, testing procedures, and deployment processes.
Due to the nature of this position we are seeking passionate Lead developers. Candidates should have experience with the following:
Skills and Experience:
• Strong experience in software development using Java and Spring Boot for microservices.
• Experience with Kafka for building real-time streaming data pipelines.
• Experience with the latest Angular versions.
• Proficiency in RESTful API development.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and related tools (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
• Familiarity with 12-factor microservice development patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Docker, AKS).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior developers.
• Knowledge of API testing tools and deployment platforms is also valuable.

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 SkillsApplication Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

CompetenciesApplication Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

Work ExperienceRoles 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo 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. 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 07/21/2025, 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.

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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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