Technology Engineer Sr (Java/FullStack/API/GEN AI)

Job ID: R226167Posted: 2026-07-22Location: PA - Pittsburgh (15222); Dallas Innovation Center - Luna Rd (TX270)Type: Full timeCountry: United States of AmericaCompany: PNCPosition OverviewAt 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 Technology Engineer Sr within PNC's C&IB organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Technology Engineer Senior with extensive experience in backend Java development, API engineering, and modern application architecture, along with working knowledge of front-end technologies such as Angular. This role will play a key part in modernizing the platform, building new digital capabilities, and driving the evolution of application architecture to support future business growth and technology strategy.The ideal candidate will help deliver new features and enhancements while supporting production defects and maintaining existing applications. They will work closely with architects, product teams, and engineering partners to design and implement scalable, cloud-ready solutions leveraging modern microservices and API-based architectures.This individual is expected to be self-driven and provide technical leadership to development teams by mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, promoting engineering best practices, and ensuring adherence to Crew standards and development guidelines. The candidate will also be responsible for creating and maintaining architecture documentation, API specifications, data models, and database design artifacts for Architecture Review and Governance processes.Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable leveraging Generative AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies to improve developer productivity, accelerate software delivery, enhance code quality, generate documentation, and support modern software engineering practices. Experience validating and governing AI-generated code in accordance with enterprise standards is highly desirable.Key Responsibilities• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise applications and APIs.• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using modern Java technologies and microservices architecture.• Support production issues, defect remediation, and delivery of small-to-medium enhancement requests.• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code review guidance to development teams.• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, coding best practices, secure development practices, and Crew-defined norms.• Collaborate with architects, product owners, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality solutions.• Create architecture documentation, technical specifications, data models, and database design artifacts for architecture reviews.• Drive API-first development practices and ensure application scalability, maintainability, and resiliency.• Utilize AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar GenAI solutions to accelerate development, improve code quality, generate documentation, and enhance developer productivity while maintaining engineering governance standards.• Promote the responsible use of Generative AI technologies, including validation of AI-generated code, security considerations, and adherence to enterprise development guidelines.________________________________________Required Technical Skills• Expert-level experience with: o Java (Java 17, Java 21)o Spring Booto Spring Securityo Microservices Architectureo MongoDB (NoSQL)o Oracle Database (DDL, DML, SQL)• Development Tools: o IntelliJ IDEAo Eclipseo Git-based source control systems• Front-End Technologies: o Angular 16+o HTML5o CSS3o JavaScript/TypeScript• Containerization & Cloud-Native Concepts: o Kuberneteso Dockero OpenShift• DevOps & CI/CD: o Jenkinso uDeployo Harmonyo Gradleo Helm________________________________________Generative AI & Modern Engineering Skills (Preferred)• Practical experience using GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Chat, or equivalent AI-assisted development tools within the software development lifecycle.• Understanding of how Generative AI can accelerate: o Code generation and refactoringo Unit test creationo Documentation generationo API developmento Code reviews and troubleshooting• Ability to evaluate and validate AI-generated code for accuracy, performance, security, and compliance with enterprise standards.• Familiarity with emerging AI-assisted software engineering practices and responsible AI development principles.________________________________________Nice-to-Have Skills• Secure coding practices and OWASP standards• Application monitoring and observability tools: o Dynatraceo Checkmarx• Micro Frontend Architecture• Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsPNC 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 DescriptionLeads in the development of the most complex new and emerging technologies and selects appropriate platforms, integrates and configures solutions. Leverages technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build and maintain technology solutions.Develops software components and hardware for new and emerging technology projects; aligns these with business strategies and objectives.Consults junior staff regarding complex issues and best practices.Provides a systematic analysis on the most complex client requirements within the traceability framework and resolves any functional problems encountered.Oversees the quality of complex project deliverables while ensuring that they are in compliance with relevant standards and processes.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.QualificationsSuccessful 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 SkillsCompetitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Generative AI, Java Enterprise Edition, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Technical KnowledgeCompetenciesApplication Delivery Process, Consulting, Effectiveness Measurement, Emerging Technologies, Industry Knowledge, IT Industry: Trends & Directions, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Problem SolvingWork ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.EducationBachelorsCertificationsNo Required Certification(s)LicensesNo Required License(s)BenefitsPNC 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 StatementIf an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 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.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.