Position Overview

As a Quality Engineer Lead (Python/JAVA) within PNC's Lending Technology Centralized organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Strongsville OH, Birmingham AL or Dallas TX.

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer Lead (Python/JAVA) to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions that ensure high-quality software delivery. The lead will work closely with developers, product owners, and QE analysts to embed quality throughout the SDLC, focusing on test automation, CI/CD integration, and scalable test frameworks.

Requirements:
• Quality Engineer Lead (Python/JAVA) with strong expertise in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, high-quality testing solutions.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, provide technical direction, and drive best practices across the testing lifecycle.
• Skilled in making architectural decisions and implementing modern technologies and automation frameworks.
• Experienced in managing end-to-end project delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and aligning technical solutions with business goals.
• Committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and building high-performing quality engineering teams.
• Provide strategic direction for testing and serve as a subject matter expert for both the quality discipline and supported line of business domain(s).
• Lead test strategy, test planning, test execution governance, and quality reporting, providing clear visibility into quality metrics, risks, defects, and release readiness to business and technology stakeholders.
• Driving end-to-end quality strategy across multiple applications and business domains.
• Leading test automation, AI-enabled quality engineering practices, and CI/CD quality integration.
• Partnering with business and technology stakeholders to identify quality risks, dependencies, and testing priorities across the SDLC.
• Defining test data, environment, and quality governance strategies to support scalable and repeatable testing.
• Mentoring and developing QE talent while establishing quality engineering standards, metrics, and best practices.

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

• Leads the development and review of test strategies and plans to ensure alignment with project goals, including scope, tools, and testing approaches. Provides guidance to more junior team members regarding testing needs.
• Identifies and addresses resource and environment gaps, escalating unresolved or recurring issues to appropriate Quality Engineer leadership.
• Monitors and manages testing risks and defects, ensuring they meet ECO standards and are accurately reported.
• Prepares and delivers test summary reports and documentation for Technology leaders, Governance/Risk teams, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborates across teams and participate in Quality Engineer CoP meetings to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

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
Analytical Thinking, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Support, Software Testing, Test Case Development, Usability Testing

Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Application Testing, Coaching Others, Influencing, Process Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance And Testing, Technical Documentation Management, Technical Troubleshooting

Work Experience
Roles 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.

Education
Bachelors

Certifications
No Required Certification(s)

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $86,250.00 - $158,125.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 09/14/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC 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.