Software Engineer Lead

Software Engineer LeadAt 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 Engineer Lead within PNC's Technology - Automation & Platform organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, Strongsville, OH, or Birmingham, AL.As a Software Engineer Lead, your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Lead end-to-end Automation and Document AI initiatives, from solution design to production deployment.Architect and develop AI-powered document processing solutions (classification, extraction, validation).Drive adoption of best practices in coding, CI/CD, code quality, and security (e.g., SonarQube).Design and implement scalable, cloud-native applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift (OCP).Collaborate closely with business, product, and architecture teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to automation and AI engineering teams.Ensure compliance with banking, lending, and regulatory standards.Evaluate and integrate emerging tools and technologies in automation, GenAI, and Document AI.Candidates must have the following proficiencies:Programming Languages & Frameworks:Python (expert level)Django or similar Python web frameworksJavaScript (for UI integration or frontend orchestration)Tools & Platforms:PyCharm (or equivalent Python IDE)Sonar / SonarQube for code quality and security scanningOpenShift (OCP) / Kubernetes for containerized deploymentsCI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practicesArchitecture & Automation:Strong understanding of automation architecture, microservices-based systems, and APIsExperience building document-centric automation solutions (PDFs, forms, statements, applications)Databases:Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar)Familiarity with schema design, performance tuning, and transactional systemsPNC 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.Base Salary: $86,250.00 – $158,125.00 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.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.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.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.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.