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 Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH.

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in ZOS Connect, COBOL-based systems, job scheduling tools, and modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate will lead technical solution design, support modernization initiatives, mentor team members, and help advance enterprise capabilities through robust, scalable mainframe solutions.

Technical Development & Integration

- Build and expose REST APIs using ZOS Connect to integrate mainframe functionality with distributed platforms.
- Develop and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and related utilities.
- Manage datasets and perform file processing using VSAM, IDCAMS, and mainframe dataset management tools.
- Utilize utilities such as FILEAID, SORT, SAS, and Easytrieve to build tools, automate processes, and create data extracts.
- Perform performance tuning, debugging, and problem resolution across mainframe applications.
- Work with job scheduling tools such as IBM Workload Scheduler/TWS, Control‑M, and CA‑7.

Leadership & Collaboration

- Lead the technical design and development of complex solutions.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to team members.
- Conduct code reviews, testing reviews, and documentation assessments to ensure quality and consistency.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including infrastructure, architecture, QA, and operations.

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.

Job Description

• Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
• Writes code, tests and deploys software.
• Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.
• Maintains and debugs software.

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, Cobol Mainframe, Customer Solutions, DB2 for ZOS, Design, Group Problem Solving, Mainframe Programming, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Deve