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 Lead within PNC's Asset Management organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis.

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

As a Software Engineer Lead, you will be part of an Agile engineering team where you will be responsible for technical design and development within our Asset Management line of business. Additionally, you will work with our testers to address bugs or defects and propose & design solutions. This position would require fluidity and flexibility, as this is not a role with specific guidelines where you will perform the same tasks on a day to day basis. As a Software Engineer Lead, you will also be responsible for serving as a mentor for other members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Architectural Design and Implementation:
• Develop and maintain the microservices architecture framework and guidelines, design robust and scalable microservices, and ensure they integrate seamlessly with other parts of the software ecosystem.

Team Leadership and Project Management:
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, manage timelines, resolve technical issues, and ensure high-quality software development practices.
Code Review and Quality Assurance:
• Conduct thorough code reviews, integrate best practices in testing and deployment, and ensure code quality and maintainability.
Collaboration and Integration:
• Work closely with other tech leads and teams (e.g., front-end, database, DevOps) to ensure seamless integration of microservices.
Performance Optimization:
• Monitor microservices performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to reduce latency.
Mentorship and Guidance:
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices in microservices design and development.
Ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices:
• This includes following coding standards, testing procedures, and deployment processes.

Due to the nature of this position we are seeking passionate Lead developers. Candidates should have experience with the following:

Skills and Experience:
• Strong experience in software development using Java and Spring Boot for microservices.
• Experience with Kafka for building real-time streaming data pipelines.
• Experience with the latest Angular versions.
• Proficiency in RESTful API development.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and related tools (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
• Familiarity with 12-factor microservice development patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Docker, AKS).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior developers.
• Knowledge of API testing tools and deployment platforms is also valuable.

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

Job Description

• Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required.
• Facilitates complex problem resolution.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software.
• Applies 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 objecti