Software Engineer Lead - Mainframe; Retail/Deposit

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 - Mainframe; Retail/Deposit within PNC's Retail Technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Strongsville, OH; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Phoenix, AZ; Lakewood, CO.

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

The Retail Deposit Mainframe team supports mission critical mainframe applications that enable both batch and high volume online transaction processing for Retail Deposit products. Key applications include COS (front end interfacing application for Retail Deposit Accounts), SDB (Safe Deposit Box), and CBS (Check Billing System for automatic check reordering). The team is responsible for application development, system integration, production stability, and ongoing modernization of legacy online interfaces.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead development and support of mainframe applications supporting both batch and online processing in a Retail Deposit environment.

• Design, develop, and enhance robust online transaction processing solutions, including complex interfacing beyond basic inquiry transactions.

• Own and support CICS-based online applications, with strong usage of CICS Queues and integrations via z/OS Connect to distributed APIs.

• Drive changes through the full lifecycle: development, testing, migration, and production deployment, including post-implementation monitoring.

• Provide hands-on leadership while remaining technically engaged, balancing development and leadership activities (50/50).

• Participate in on-call and production support, including supporting changes introduced by the team and monitoring system behavior after release.

• Mentor and guide engineers, providing technical direction and helping build depth in mainframe and online processing expertise.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Mainframe Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with mainframe applications supporting both batch and online processing.

• Batch processing experience including Endevor and mainframe utilities (e.g., File-Aid, Easytrieve, and similar tools).

• Deep, hands-on CICS online transaction processing experience, including advanced use of CICS Queues.

• Proven experience with z/OS Connect to integrate mainframe systems with distributed APIs.

Online Processing & Integration (Critical)

• Demonstrated internal knowledge of online processing, not limited to user-facing transaction screens.

• Ability to design, troubleshoot, and explain online interfacing applications and processing flows end-to-end.

• Strong understanding of legacy systems with extensive online integrations and real-time processing considerations.

Leadership & Ownership

• Experience leading technical work while remaining hands-on in development.

• Ability and desire to mentor and guide other engineers.

• Comfortable owning production changes, data manipulation activities, and supporting teammates during implementation.

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, CICS Transaction Server, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Mainframe Programming, 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 - $158,700.00

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.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/27/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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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