Position OverviewAs a Quality Assurance Lead within PNC's C&IB organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.
Over 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience
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Key Responsibilities
• Define and implement test strategy, test plans, and quality gates for releases
• Design and execute manual, functional, regression, and end-to-end testing
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks across API and UI layers
• Perform API validation including request/response, authentication, and data integrity
• Build and execute UI automation tests using modern frameworks
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing
• Perform defect analysis, root cause analysis, and quality reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure early quality involvement (shift-left)
• Mentor team members and promote quality engineering best practices
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Skills
Manual Testing
• Strong knowledge of SDLC/STLC and Agile methodologies
• Expertise in test case design, execution, and defect management
• Experience in end-to-end and exploratory testing
API Testing & Automation
• Experience with tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent
• Knowledge of JSON/XML validation and database validation (SQL)
• Karate experience preferred
UI Automation
• Hands-on experience with Selenium / Playwright / Cypress
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or equivalent
Tools & Technology
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, XRAY or similar)
• AI experience a plus
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
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Key Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration
• Ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments
• Ownership mindset with focus on quality, scalability, and reliability
PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description- Operating in a global delivery model, brings strategic direction to testing and acts as the subject matter expert for both the quality discipline and a line of business domain(s).
- Leads the review of testing artifacts throughout the product life-cycle to ensure appropriate sign off and prioritization of testing work. Including coordinating test strategy, scripting and defect resolution.
- Including ensuring early engagement with internal partners and proactive planning to ensure quality is a core area of focus early in the product lifecycle.
- Take accountability for quality standards in the development, implementation and upkeep test scripts and opportunities for automation of testing products.
- Developing meaningful management metrics that help to gauge project health. Identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement in product release.
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, Automation, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Support, 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, visitpncthrive.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 
