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 Sr Quality Assurance Spec within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA or Dallas TX.

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

We are seeking a QA Assurance Specialist to support the quality and reliability of our technology solutions through strong automation‑focused testing practices.

This role is ideal for a quality professional with a strong automation mindset, hands‑on Java testing experience, and proven ability to validate APIs and integrated systems within Agile delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Perform API testing to validate data integrity, performance, and system integrations.
• Write and maintain Java‑based test code supporting automated functional and regression testing.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other QA team members within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Execute test plans, analyze results, identify defects, and track issues through resolution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and testing strategies.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with automation testing, including building and maintaining automated test suites.
• Hands‑on experience with Java coding for testing purposes.
• Proven experience with API testing (RESTful services, validations, and integrations).
• Familiarity working within Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience with manual testing techniques to complement automation efforts.
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale or financial services technology environments.
• Experience with test management or defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira).

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

Analytical Thinking, API Testing, Automation Testing, Automation Testing Tools, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Java Testing, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Support, Software Testing, Test Ca