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Software Engineer Principal - Application Support/Java/Linux
PNCPittsburgh, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Oct 2025
💰 $144,000/yr($65,000/yr – $144,000/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 a Software Engineer Principal within PNC’s Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH. 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.**PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position**
Knowledge of Foreign Exchange Business is preferred.
Understanding of Foreign Exchange trading including spot trades, forward trades, swaps, and window options.
Understanding of Foreign Exchange operations including payment instructions, nostro banks, and SWIFT.
Familiarity with real-time market data feeds.
Java Programming experience is necessary
Expertise in writing complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers using Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL.
Understanding of indexing and ability to optimize poorly performing Microsoft SQL queries for handling high-volume trading and transaction data.
Knowledge of using Powershell scripts.
Understanding of secure coding practices to prevent vulnerabilities ( i.e. SQL injection, Cross Scripting, etc.)
Understanding of configuring, deploying and optimizing Java web applications on Tomcat.
Knowledge of WAR file deployment.
Knowledge in REST API, SOAP API, and Web Services
Experience integrating with external systems.
Knowledge of messaging systems like MQ/Active MQ.
Understanding of Linux permissions and Window NTFS permissions.
Ability to manage and troubleshoot applications and existing code across both Linux and Windows environments.
Familiarity with GIT, uDeploy, Jira, BigPanda, Dynatrace, S/Now
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across application layers – Frontend, Backend, Server, and Database.
Prioritize and complete tasks assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with configuring system redundancy and failover readiness.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 needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design<
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