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 Retail Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX, Birmingham, AL, Phoenix, AZ, or Denver, CO.

As a Software Engineer you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high‑quality software solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable, scalable, and secure software applications
- Take ownership of complex features or systems from design through deployment and support
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy
- Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code following best practices
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with business needs
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues
- Continuously evaluate and improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability

Candidates must have the following proficiencies:
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, Go)
- Experience building and consuming APIs and working with distributed systems
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
- Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and analytical skills

Preferred:
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
- Experience with microservices or event‑driven architectures
- Experience mentoring or leading technical initiatives

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

• Develops, tests and implements software solutions.
• Designs software solutions to address 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

Agile Methodology, API Development, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Process Improvements, Python (Programming Language), Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design