Solution Architect

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 Solution Architect within PNC's Corporate Functions Technology (CFT) - Enterprise Technology - Solution Architecture organization, you will be based in Denver, Co, Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX. This position may not be available in all geographic areas. • Seeking a highly skilled IT Architect to for solutioning and design of fraud, financial crimes, and AML technologies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our fraud detection and prevention ecosystem. Technical Skills: • Understanding of NICE Actimize platform preferred • Strong understanding of containerization platforms, such as RedHat OpenShift, Kubernetes, AKS, etc. • Strong understanding of Microservice design patterns • Familiarity with 12-factor app and cloud-native design principles • Familiarity with different types of UML diagrams. • Familiarity with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) Soft Skills: • Strong sense of initiative and ownership. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Preferred Skills: • Microservices • Containerization • UML • Kafka Key Responsibilities: • Evaluate requests for solution architecture services that have been submitted to have starting requirements and stakeholders identified. • Ensure that business outcomes / problem statement / requirements / use cases are adequately documented by requestor / Business System Analyst (BSA) / product owner • Review request against existing service offering matrix to determine Service Level Agreement (SLA) • Work with product organization to prioritize work against other competing priorities. • Creation of draft artifacts and begin investigation, exploration, technologies available and other constraints that may be involved. • Identify any additional stakeholders, both business and technology. • Engage relevant vendors, technology owners/SMEs, Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture, product owners to ensure feasibly, best practices, standards, and expectations are met • Creation of UML use case diagram(s), component diagram(s), sequence diagram(s) including textual details for each step. • Creation of Business Process Mapping Notation (BPMN) context diagram, functional flow diagram, cross-functional flow diagram, and application configuration flowchart diagram. • Review and evaluate options and technologies available that could be used to satisfy the requested service offering • Know and understand many different technologies and how they relate to each other • Document assumptions, risks, and decisions • Ensure/document/confirm deliverables align to documented architectural guiding principles • Present deliverables in design review to all stakeholders • Obtain artifact approval from all necessary stakeholders • Articulate cost/benefit or trade-off analysis (e.g. guiding principles, technologies, etc.) • Formulate, document and defend new technology strategies • Perform peer review of other designs 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. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description Designs solution roadmaps, according to business strategies and processes in solution architecture, through client requirement analysis, cross-team collaboration and problem resolution. Designs solution roadmaps, and system and software architecture according to business strategies and solution architecture standards/processes. Analyzes client requirements and determines appropriate solutions to these requirements based on business needs. Resolves routine to moderately complex problems and issues in solution architecture; assesses any potential risks and determines solutions to these risks. Works with other solution architecture staff, technology experts and business stakeholders to provide functional support to clients on solution architecture updates. 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 Skills Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge Competencies Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Platform Architecture, Problem Solving, Software Product Design/Architecture, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. 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: $100,100.00 – $185,900.00 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 06/22/2026, 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. 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. 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. If you're not ready to apply yet, or you'd like to learn more about PNC, join the Talent Community to receive regular updates on what's happening at PNC and available career opportunities. Click to join!