Position Overview

As a(n) Software Engineer Lead within PNC's Retail Technology organization, you will be based in either Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX or Strongsville OH.

Requirements:
• Java and Spring Boot: Strong programming skills in Java and experience with the Spring Boot framework are foundational.
• DevOps and CI/CD: Understanding and participation in DevOps practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Archer, ServiceNow GRC and Jira

Job Description:
• Hands-on working knowledge of vulnerability management to triage findings, validate risk, and track remediation SLAs
• Ability to lead technical teams, overseeing configuration, testing, engineering activities, and release management
• Ability to drive risk-based prioritization, resource allocation, monitoring, and end-to-end remediation tracking
• Strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills, using Excel, Tableau, or Power BI for executive visibility and accountability
• Experience working with Archer, ServiceNow GRC, Jira, and Contrast, related governance processes
• Strong experience coordinating priorities with Product Owners and application teams to align security remediation with delivery timelines
• Good understanding of Windows and Linux patching fundamentals, including patch failures, reboot dependencies, and baseline drift
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes
• Experience with Java application vulnerabilities, including secure coding gaps and configuration weaknesses
• Understanding of third-party and open-source library risks, including CVEs, exploitability, and transitive dependencies
• Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required.
• Facilitates complex problem resolution.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software.
• Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

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

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, Coaching, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies
Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, 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)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $55,000.00 - $158,700.00

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 05/18/2026, 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.