Software Engineering Manager - API-based applications

Software Engineering Manager

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 Engineering Manager within PNC's Retail Tech organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Strongsville, OH.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of Software Engineers and Business Systems Analysts. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in managing .NET, Java, or Mainframe applications, combined with proven leadership experience in managing, coaching, and developing engineering talent. This role requires hands-on technical oversight, including code review, architectural guidance, and ownership of API-based applications supporting reconciliation, IRA, and tax-related systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of high-performing software engineers.
• Provide hands-on guidance in software engineering best practices, coding standards, and modern development methodologies.
• Review and approve technical change requests to ensure quality, avoid risk, and ensure success.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for assigned portfolio of technical applications.
• Application & Systems Ownership
• Oversee development and maintenance of API-driven applications, including reconciliation, IRA processing, and tax-related applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and integration of solutions.
• People & Project Management
• Drive Agile practices and ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and grooming.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Assess team workload and manage resource allocation to meet business objectives.
• Budgeting & Resource Planning
• Own the team's budget, including forecasting resource needs and managing costs.
• Recommend staffing plans, contractor usage, and hiring needs based on upcoming initiatives and capacity.
• Communication & Collaboration
• Communicate complex technical topics clearly to business and technical stakeholders.
• Partner with leadership to set priorities and align engineering efforts with organizational goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years in a technical leadership or management role.

Proven ability to review code, provide technical direction, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban).

Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial services, banking, or regulated environments.

5+ years of experience as a software engineer supporting.NET, Java, or Mainframe technologies.

Strong experience managing API-based applications.

Background in modernization initiatives such as API development or migrating legacy systems.