Lead Software Engineer - Java/ Spring Boot/ Microservices

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 Lead Software Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and lead the development of robust, scalable enterprise applications. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Java-based microservices, cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and system performance optimization. The Lead Software Engineer will also mentor onshore and offshore teams while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and lead the implementation of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and modern architectural patterns.

• Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy, support).

• Drive best practices for code quality, scalability, security, and performance.

• Lead and mentor onshore and offshore developers; perform code reviews and provide technical guidance.

• Collaborate with product owners, architects, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and deployment strategies.

• Monitor application health and performance; proactively identify and resolve production issues.

• Ensure system stability, compliance, and operational excellence through effective monitoring and support.

Key Technical Skills and Experience:

• Java with strong hands-on experience in Spring Boot

• Microservices architecture and distributed systems

• Apache Kafka for messaging and event-driven architecture

• Build tools: Gradle, Maven

• CI/CD tools: Git, Jenkins, UDeploy

• Cloud platforms: OpenShift and/or public cloud services (AWS, Azure)

• API management: Apigee

• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): Experience with tools used to compile and develop code (e.g., Visual Studio Code or similar)

• Experience building and maintaining monitoring dashboards using tools such as Dynatrace, Humio, or Splunk

• Strong debugging skills, including:

○ Performance tuning

○ JVM profiling

○ Capacity planning

• Hands-on experience with application monitoring, maintenance, and support to ensure stability and compliance

• Strong experience with SQL databases, including Oracle

Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB

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

• 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 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, Gradle, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Microservices Architecture, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Boot, 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 04/17/2026, 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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