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Automation Engineer - Software Engineer Principal
PNCPittsburgh, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Sept 2025
💰 $165,600/yr($65,000/yr – $165,600/yr)
About the role
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 an Automation Engineer, Software Engineer Principal within PNC's technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh PA, Strongsville OH, Birmingham AL, Phoenix AZ 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.Responsibilities include designing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automating infrastructure provisioning and management, developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring infrastructure performance. The role also involves collaborating with other teams, documenting processes, staying updated on technologies, and advocating for DevSecOps methodologies.
**PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.**
• Automate Infrastructure Provisioning:
Using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Terraform to automate the creation and management of infrastructure components (servers, networks, databases) in both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Network Concepts
Understand Networking concepts to orchestrate changes for proxies and other layer 7 routing platforms. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, for example DNS, Load Balancing, and Firewall.
• Configuration Management:
Implementing and maintaining infrastructure configurations using tools like Ansible, or Puppet to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Scripting and Automation:
Developing scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
• CI/CD Pipeline Integration:
Integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, or Github, to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Monitoring and Alerting:
Utilizing monitoring tools like Splunk, or ELK, to track infrastructure performance, identify potential issues, and set up alerts.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Applying IaC principles to manage infrastructure as code, enabling version control, collaboration, and repeatable deployments.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members. Self-Starter, taking the initiative to be proactive in identifying problems and finding solutions. Working effectively without constant supervision.
**PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.**PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
- Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
- Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
- Leads complex problem solving.
- Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
- Displays an innovative approach to apply 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<
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