Senior Software Engineering Manager

Sr. 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 Sr. Software Engineering Manager within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA or Dallas TX. 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

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager who is a strong, hands ‑ on technical leader and thrives in a player ‑ coach role. This role is intentionally designed for leaders who remain deeply technical—spending approximately 80% of their time on hands ‑ on engineering and technical decision ‑ making, and 20% on people leadership and team development. You will lead a team of 10–15 software engineers while actively contributing to the design, development, and delivery of modern, cloud ‑ ready microservices.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership (Primary Focus)

• Serve as a hands ‑ on technical leader, actively designing, coding, reviewing, and troubleshooting software solutions.
• Lead the architecture and development of Java ‑ based microservices using Spring Boot and modern API ‑ driven patterns.
• Drive technical standards, best practices, and code quality across the team.
• Partner with architects and platform teams to design scalable, resilient, and secure systems.
• Participate directly in critical technical discussions, design reviews, and complex problem solving.

People & Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of 10–15 software engineers, supporting performance, growth, and career development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning in alignment with technology and business needs.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and feedback while empowering engineers to deliver high ‑ quality solutions.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a strong technical leader with a clear hands ‑ on engineering focus.
• Extensive experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices ‑ based architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale teams of 10–15 engineers.
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including Agile methodologies and CI/CD.
• Ability to balance technical execution with effective people leadership.

Nice ‑ to ‑ Have Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services or Fintech environments.
• Familiarity with highly regulated, enterprise ‑ scale systems.
• Experience building or modernizing platforms supporting high availability and performance.

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

Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Financial Services Industry, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Technical Management, Technology Leadership, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Agile Development, Application Development Tools, Coaching Others, Continuous Learning, Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Influencing, Innovation

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry experience is typically 8+ years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically 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)

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.

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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.

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