Software Engineer Lead

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 Lead within PNC's Retail Technology organization, you will be based in either Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX or Strongsville, OH. Job Profile Requirements: Java and Spring Boot: Strong programming skills in Java and experience with the Spring Boot framework are foundational. DevOps and CI/CD: Understanding and participation in DevOps practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Agile Development: Ability to work effectively in an agile development environment. Job Description Hands‑on working knowledge of vulnerability management to triage findings, validate risk, and track remediation SLAs. Ability to lead technical teams, overseeing configuration, testing, engineering activities, and release management. Ability to drive risk‑based prioritization, resource allocation, monitoring, and end‑to‑end remediation tracking. Strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills, using Excel, Tableau, or Power BI for executive visibility and accountability. Experience working with Archer, ServiceNow GRC, Jira, and Contrast, related governance processes. Strong experience coordinating priorities with Product Owners and application teams to align security remediation with delivery timelines. Good understanding of Windows and Linux patching fundamentals, including patch failures, reboot dependencies, and baseline drift. Hands‑on experience with Java, Spring Boot, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes. Experience with Java application vulnerabilities, including secure coding gaps and configuration weaknesses. Understanding of third‑party and open‑source library risks, including CVEs, exploitability, and transitive dependencies. Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions. Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required. Facilitates complex problem resolution. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software. Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities. 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. Qualifications Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licencures needed to be successful in this position. Preferred Skills Application Development Business Management Coaching Customer Solutions Design Group Problem Solving Java Process Improvements Release Management Software Solutions User Experience (UX) Design Competencies Application Delivery Process Application Design Architecture Application Development Tools Application Testing Packaged Application Integration System Development Life Cycle Technical Troubleshooting Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. 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: $55,000.00 - $158,700.00Salaries 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairygodboss