Position OverviewAs a QA Lead within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Birmingham AL or Dallas TX.
Job DescriptionAs a QA Lead (SDET), you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure applications across enterprise platforms. This role requires a hands-on technical leader with a strong Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) mindset who can design, build, and lead automation frameworks while guiding distributed QA teams.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in automation with leadership experience supporting both onshore and offshore teams.
Key Responsibilities- Lead QA strategy, planning, and execution across multiple projects and agile teams
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to onshore and offshore QA teams
- Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing
- Act as a hands-on contributor in test automation development using Java-based frameworks
- Drive quality engineering practices aligned with SDET principles (shift-left, CI/CD integration, test-driven development)
- Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Define and track quality metrics, test coverage, and defect trends
- Support continuous integration pipelines by integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows
- Ensure test environments, test data management, and execution strategies are optimized
Preferred Qualifications- Proven experience as a QA Lead / SDET Lead in enterprise environments
- Experience leading or coordinating work across onshore and offshore teams
- Strong programming experience in Java
- Solid expertise in API testing (RESTful services, tools/frameworks, automation)
- Hands-on automation experience with:
- Selenium with Cucumber or
- Selenium with Karate
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling automation frameworks from scratch
- Deep understanding of SDET practices and quality engineering principles
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Nice-to-have Qualifications- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with performance or security testing tools
- Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience in financial services or enterprise banking environments
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.
QualificationsSuccessful 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 SkillsAnalytical Thinking, API Testing, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Java Testing, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Support, REST API Testing, Selenium, Software Testing, Test Case Development, Usability Testing
CompetenciesAccuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Influencing, Process Management, Products and Services, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance And Testing, Technical Documentation Management
Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
EducationBachelors
CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)
LicensesNo Required License(s)
BenefitsPNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.
