Software Engineer Lead

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 Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, or Birmingham, AL. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer to join our technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of COBOL-based applications on our mainframe systems. This role involves working with complex business logic and ensuring the stability and performance of mission-critical applications. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS and VSAM. Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Perform system analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of mainframe applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and project managers, to deliver high-quality software solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to mainframe applications. Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in mainframe development. Skills Operating systems: IBM z/OS, AIX, Linux (Red Hat), Windows. Mainframe: COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, Easytrieve, Endevor, CA7, Control M, BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline. Relational databases: DB2, Oracle. Following skills are a plus: Experience with Fiserv’s PEP+ ACH system API development, including but not limited to using Z/OS Connect. Experience in financial services or insurance industry. Preferred Skills Application Development Business Management Collaboration Communication Customer Solutions Design Group Problem Solving Process Improvements Release Management Software Solutions Teamwork 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: $86,250.00 – $158,125.00 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 07/29/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion. Benefits 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. Disability Accommodations Statement If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 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. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices. Company Overview For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do their best work. Being a great place to work means we are making a lasting difference for everyone we serve. Check out the top reasons to join PNC. PNC’s total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page. #J-18808-Ljbffr