Software Engineer Lead-Java, Springboot, Microservices

Job Profile

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineer Lead within PNC's Retail Lending organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX. Weekly time in the office is needed.
Support is needed during release windows over weekends and late evenings, as needed. Releases are once or twice a month. Occasional travel for meetings.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Needed requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field.
• Solid experience as a software developer, with a strong background in Java, Springboot, and microservices.
• Experience with PL/SQL and database design.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to solve complex problems.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred experience:
Experience with Fico Platform (PLOR, Decision Modeler)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with data methodologies and data pipelines.
• Experience with financial services or the retail lending industry.
• Strong technical expertise: We are looking for a hands-on developer who can write clean, maintainable, and scalable code. You should be an expert in Java, Springboot, and microservices, and you should be comfortable with PL/SQL.
• Leadership potential: We want a leader who can mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's growth. You should be able to lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Problem-solving skills: You should be able to think on your feet and solve complex problems. We're looking for someone with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills who can tackle production issues with a sense of urgency.
• Team player: We are a collaborative team, and we want someone who is a great team player. You should be comfortable working with cross-functional teams and be able to communicate effectively.
• Passion for technology: We want someone who is passionate about technology and is always learning and growing. You should be a self-starter who is motivated to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Development: Lead the development of robust and scalable software solutions with Fico platform as well as other products/solutions using Java, Springboot and micro services using Openshift Container Platform. You will be responsible for full software development cycle from design and development to testing and deployment. Release deployment is an additional responsibility for this role.
Technical Leadership:
Act as a technical mentor for the team, providing guidance and support to junior engineers. You will be expected to lead code reviews, ensure best practices, and contribute to the architectural design of the new features and systems.
DevOps and CI/CD : Utilize DevOps principles and tools to automate our CI/CD Pipelines. Experience with tools like Jenkins, Bit bucket or similar platforms is a plus.
Data and Analytics: Work with data methodologies and tools to analyze and trouble shoot compelx issues. You will be required to coordinate with various teams while investigating.
Troubleshooting and support: Provide release support over weekends and late evenings as needed. Our releases are once or twice a month. You will be responsible for release activities on Fico platform and ensuring the stability of our systems.
Collaboration: Work with a cross-functional team, including product managers, business analystis, and other engineers to define and implement new features.

Job Description

• 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 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, 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

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)

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; 8 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 Your PNC Total Rewards.

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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