Position OverviewAs a Software Engineer Sr - COBOL Developer within PNC's Treasury Solutions organization, you will can based in Pittsburgh, PA; Strongsville, OH; or Farmers Branch, TX.
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 DescriptionCore Responsibilities- Serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for the stability, compliance, and continuous operation of COBOL-based applications that support client implementation and ongoing maintenance.
- Act as a trusted technical partner to internal stakeholders by troubleshooting complex system issues and guiding teams through process improvements and federally mandated changes.
- Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical solutions using COBOL.
- Develop, modify, and maintain COBOL programs for batch and online processing.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in existing COBOL applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and QA testers, to deliver reliable solutions.
- Document code changes and system processes for future reference.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and best practices for software development.
Preferred Skills- Strong proficiency in COBOL programming, including experience with mainframe systems (e.g., IBM z/OS).
- Familiarity with related technologies such as JCL, CICS, DB2, or VSAM.
- Experience with SAS, NDM, FILE-AID, CompairX, Datamover, BlueZone
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience with modernization projects or migration from legacy systems.
- Knowledge of financial or insurance industry applications.
- Understanding of Agile or Waterfall development methodologies. General use of JIRA, Confluence
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 SkillsApplication Development, Business Management, COBOL, COBOL (Programming Language), Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, IBM CICS, Job Control Language (JCL), Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design
CompetenciesApplication Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, 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 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)
Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $55,000.00 - $152,375.00
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 WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/20/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
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.
