Software Engineer/Quality Assurance (GOV)

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 Software Engineer within PNC's C&IB's organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, develop, implement, and maintain scalable, reusable test automation strategies.

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using QFaaS, Karate, and BDD tools like Cucumber.

• Execute functional, regression, system integration, end-to-end, accessibility.

• Collaborate with developers, QEs, and POs to understand requirements and define test scenarios.

• Create and maintain test strategies, test cases, and test result documentation.

• Track and report quality metrics including defect density, test coverage, and execution status using JIRA, X-Ray, and Confluence.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

• Mentor QA team members and provide technical guidance.

• Promote best practices in Agile, DevOps, and test-driven development (BDD/TDD).

• Effectively assess and manage risks in alignment with PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance.

• Proficiency in Java, or JavaScript for automation scripting.

• Experience with Selenium, Junit, Karate, Cucumber, and TestNG.

• Hands-on experience with IntelliJ IDE.

• Proficiency using version control systems like GIT, Bitbucket.

• Familiarity with JIRA for bug tracking and reporting.

• Basic debugging and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience in both manual and automated testing environments.

• Knowledge of performance testing tools and techniques.

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

• Develops, tests and implements software solutions.

• Designs software solutions to address business needs.

• Writes code, tests and deploys software.

• Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.

• Maintains and debugs software.

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, Group Problem Solving, Manual QA Testing, Process Improvements, QA Automation, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Maintenance, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing/Documentation

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. 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

Candidates being considered for this position will be subject to additional background checks as established by the specific government client contract.

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

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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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