The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc

Software Engineer - Backend Java

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in Java and Object-Oriented Programming principles.
  • Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs.
  • Familiarity with Node.js and distributed system architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend software solutions to meet business requirements.
  • Build, test, and deploy Java-based applications and services.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for system integrations.
  • Collaborate with team members to create scalable and secure software.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues.
  • Create and execute tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives.

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug coverage with HSA options.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with PNC match and pension plans.
  • Paid parental leave and up to 11 paid holidays each year.
  • Educational assistance with select programs fully covered.
Full Job Description

Position Overview

As a Software Engineer - Backend Java within PNC's Retail Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Job Description

The Software Engineer – Backend Java will focus on backend development for an internal application, contributing to the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions that drive operational efficiency and business value.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to API development, event-driven architectures, and modern backend technologies while gaining exposure to Agile development practices and enterprise-grade systems.

Core Responsibilities
  • Design and develop backend software solutions that address business requirements and operational needs.
  • Build, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications and services.

  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to support application functionality and system integrations.
  • Collaborate with engineering team members to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application defects, performance issues, and system errors.
  • Create and execute unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
  • Support software deployment activities and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.
  • Maintain existing backend applications by monitoring performance, implementing enhancements, and addressing technical debt.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement activities.
  • Contribute to event-driven and distributed system architectures where applicable.
    Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software development methodologies.

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience developing applications using Java and Object-Oriented Programming principles.
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs.

  • Experience writing, testing, and deploying software solutions across the software development lifecycle.
  • Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Familiarity with Node.js as a development platform.
  • Experience working with Kafka event streaming technologies.
  • Exposure to Confluent Kafka in enterprise environments.
  • Experience with Neo4j or other graph database technologies.
  • Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and collaborative engineering practices.

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 SkillsApplication Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, Node.js, Process Improvements, Release Management, RESTful APIs, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

CompetenciesApplication Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Maintenance, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing/Documentation

Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. 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)

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, visitpncthrive.com.

About The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc

PNC is a financial service company providing bank deposit products and services to its community. The company assets (as of December 31, 2011) of approximately $271.2 billion. PNC operations include a regional banking franchise operating primarily in nineteen states and the District of Columbia with more than 2,700 branches, online and mobile services together with 7,400 ATM machines, specialized financial businesses serving companies and government entities, and asset management and processing businesses.

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$7.5 billion
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1845
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