Solution Architect Sr. - Enterprise Capabilities

Solutions Architect

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 Solutions Architect within PNC's Technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland OH, Phoenix AZ or Denver CO. The Solution Architect is responsible for designing end-to-end technology solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and integration across enterprise platforms. This role bridges business needs and technical execution, guiding engineering teams and influencing architecture decisions across multiple systems.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Architecture

• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across applications, data, and infrastructure
• Translate business requirements into architectural blueprints and technical specifications
• Define integration patterns across enterprise systems, APIs, and third-party platforms
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and roadmaps

Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural guidance and direction to engineering teams
• Lead technical design reviews and ensure adherence to design principles
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies early
• Drive best practices in design, coding, and deployment

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with product, business, and engineering leaders to define solution strategies
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Support pre-sales or strategic initiatives through solution modeling and presentations

Delivery & Execution

• Support solution implementation across the full SDLC
• Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (performance, availability, security, compliance)
• Oversee integration and deployment strategies across environments

Governance & Standards

• Establish and enforce architecture standards, patterns, and frameworks
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise governance
• Maintain documentation of architecture artifacts, decisions, and patterns

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred

8+ years of experience in software engineering, systems architecture, or solution design preferred

Proven experience designing enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems

Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Deep knowledge of APIs, microservices, and integration patterns

Experience with security, compliance, and regulatory frameworks

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF)

Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries

Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of data architecture, analytics, and event-driven systems

Key Skills:

Architecture & Design: Systems thinking, scalable design, solution modeling

Technical Expertise: Cloud, APIs, microservices, distributed systems

Leadership: Influencing without authority, mentoring teams

Communication: Executive-level storytelling and technical translation

Problem Solving: Risk identification, trade-off analysis, decision-making

Success Metrics:

Alignment of solutions to business outcomes and strategy

Reduction in technical debt and architecture risks

Delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure solutions

Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption of architectural standards

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