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 our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success as a Software Architect within PNC's C&IB Payment organization, you will be based either in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.

Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Java Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically adept, and experienced in modern software engineering practices including containerization, CI/CD, event-driven systems, and microservices. You will play a critical role in mentoring developers, making key architectural decisions, and effectively communicating with both technical teams and C-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and architect scalable, resilient(Active / Active), and secure enterprise applications using Java and modern frameworks.
• Lead the design and implementation of microservices architectures with strong domain-driven design principles.
• Utilize Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) to build portable, production-ready services.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and uDeploy.
• Leverage Kafka for event streaming and MongoDB for scalable NoSQL data solutions.
• Work closely with support groups and QA to ensure system integrity, performance, and scalability.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business-friendly language for Leadership.
• Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams to ensure best practices are followed.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business requirements and deliver thoughtful, maintainable solutions.
• Act as a self-starter, taking ownership of projects and driving them forward with minimal oversight.
Required Skills & Experience
• Multiple years of Java development and architecture experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based systems.
• Strong expertise with Docker, Jenkins, and uDeploy in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming and MongoDB for document-oriented storage.
• Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining application with MongoDB based solution
• Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining application with Akka based solution
• Experience with CI/CD, cloud-native application development, and container orchestration.
• Solid understanding of software security, performance optimization, and system scalability.
• Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to executives and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities; ability to guide junior and mid-level engineers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a self-starter mindset with a drive to innovate and improve systems.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to legacy modernization and integration strategies.
• Experience is ISO 20022 based payments model is preferred

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Participates in defining functional designs and application systems architecture across all technologies and platforms.
• Designs an application's technical infrastructure, such as specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches.
• Participates in the assessment of software defects discovered during the qual