Software Architect Sr

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 and fostering an inclusive workplace culture where employees feel respected and valued. As a Software Architect Sr within PNC's Technology organization located in Farmers Branch, TX, you will be a strategic technical leader focused on shaping the target‑state data ecosystem, guiding direction, and ensuring solutions are technically sound and scalable. You will bring strong depth across data platforms, pipelines, cloud, and integrations, provide technical guidance and guardrails, and drive a reusable, platform‑first mindset. Responsibilities Define and evolve the future‑state data vision (platforms, flows, capabilities). Identify gaps between the current and target state and guide roadmap priorities. Provide technical guidance and guardrails; drive reusable, platform‑first mindset vs point solutions. Ensure alignment to enterprise patterns (e.g., data domains, medallion layers). Work across engineering, data, product, and business teams; align stakeholders on direction, trade‑offs, and sequencing. Lead the overall design of cross‑functional, multi‑platform and Web‑based application systems; oversee all application system processes. Develop application architecture and blueprints reflecting enterprise business logic. Define application components, platforms, interfaces, and development tools. Direct mapping activities on specific technology platforms. Consult on integration and conversion activities; conduct reviews and analyses of organizational needs and goals. Qualifications Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities including: Analytical thinking, application development tools, industry knowledge, IT architecture, platform architecture, service‑oriented architecture, and software process improvement. Experience with competitive advantages, customer solutions, design, enterprise architecture framework, machine learning (ML), risk assessments, and technical knowledge. 8+ years of industry‑relevant experience; higher education such as a master’s degree, PhD, or relevant certifications desirable. University or college degree, or comparable combination of education, certifications, and experience including military service. Education & Certifications University/college degree required. No specific certifications or licenses required. Benefits PNC offers comprehensive benefits, including medical/prescription drug coverage (Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options, life insurance (employee and spouse/child), short and long‑term disability protection, 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans, dependent care reimbursement, backup child/elder care, adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement, educational assistance, a robust wellness program, and paid time off such as maternity/parental leave, holidays, occasional absence days, and vacation days. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Disability Accommodations 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 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. 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. Include 'accommodation request' in the subject line and your name, job ID, and preferred contact method. 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. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.