Software Engineer Lead - Tempus

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 Tempus Technologies organization, you may be based in a remote location.
Tempus Technologies, Inc. is the expert leader of secure payments at the point of interaction. For more than 25 years, innovation and producing high quality custom-ready solutions is at the forefront of everything we do. We’re committed to developing exceptional point-of-sale payment integration technology and software solutions to meet the growing needs of our customers’ business requirements. Our knowledgeable and friendly employees are passionately dedicated to delivering world-class support to every client. We thrive in a transparent culture that understands the value of shared ideas, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do.
The Lead Software Engineer is a critical technical leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high‑impact software solutions that support complex business needs within a modern payment facilitation environment. This role combines deep technical expertise, architectural leadership, mentorship, and hands‑on engineering. In this position, you will lead a team of developers, provide strategic technical direction, propose innovative solutions, and ensure successful execution of major projects and product initiatives. As a trusted technical advisor, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, influence decision-making, and help shape the future of the platform. Key responsibilities include:
Technical Leadership & Architecture
· Lead the design, development, and implementation of high‑quality software solutions supporting payment processing, merchant onboarding, settlement, and related financial workflows.
· Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable systems using modern engineering practices and tools.
· Propose innovative solutions to complex business challenges and drive consensus across product, engineering, and business teams.
· Identify risks and technical constraints early in the project lifecycle and provide mitigation strategies.

Hands-On Development
· Write clean, efficient, and robust code across the full stack.
· Perform code reviews to maintain code quality, best practices, and consistency.
· Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing to ensure system reliability and performance.
· Maintain comprehensive technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

Team Leadership & Collaboration
· Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software developers to foster professional development and skill growth.
· Support team members through technical guidance, problem‑solving, and architecture reviews.
· Build strong working relationships across engineering, QA, product, and customer‑facing teams to ensure technical alignment and smooth project delivery.
· Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Project Delivery & Execution
· Own the technical delivery of large‑scale, high‑visibility projects and end‑to‑end product modules.
· Deliver accurate time and resource estimates for major development efforts.
· Ensure solutions meet business requirements, quality standards, and compliance expectations typical of the payments industry.
· Champion modern development methodologies (CI/CD, cloud architectures, automated testing, containerization, etc.).
Qualifications
· Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
· Strong expertise in designing and developing large‑scale, mission‑critical software systems.
· Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.
· Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts.
· Experience delivering accurate project estimates and managing complex technical initiatives.
· Strong understanding of secure coding practices and software design principles.
· Experience in payment facilitation, payment gateways, merchant servicing, or financial transaction systems.
· Hands‑on experience with Delphi.
· Familiarity with regulatory and compliance concerns such as PCI-DSS, secure transaction processing, and auditability.
This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required based on business needs.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.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)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $86,250.00 – $172,500.00

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 06/08/2026, 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.

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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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