Software engineer principal

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 Principal within PNC's Data Products organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX, or Birmingham, AL. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager's discretion.

As a Software Engineer Principal, you will design and implement data solutions using cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to data governance and quality initiatives. Key responsibilities of this role include the following:

-Designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines using cloud platforms and big data technologies

-Developing and optimizing data warehousing solutions to ensure high availability and performance

-Implementing data modeling techniques to support analytics and reporting needs

-Ensuring data quality, governance, and compliance across all data processes

-Collaborating with business analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions

-Leveraging cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) to build robust data architectures

-Utilizing DevOps practices and CI/CD tools to automate and streamline data workflows

-Monitoring and maintain data systems, implementing alerting mechanisms to ensure reliability

-Participating in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Due to the nature of the position, we are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

-Proven expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink)

-Experience with data governance, quality management, and compliance

Technical Skills:

-Proficiency in programming languages such as PySpark, Scala, SQL, and Java

-Strong experience with ETL processes, data modeling, and data warehousing

-Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD workflows (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)

-Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools for data systems

Soft Skills:

-Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions

-Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

-Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, Agile/SAFe environment

Preferred Qualifications:

-Certifications such as AWS Certified Data Engineer, Agile/SAFe Practitioner, or Apache Hadoop

-Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow)

-Background in working with large-scale, distributed systems

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.

• Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.

• Leads complex problem solving.

• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.

• Displays an innovative approach to apply 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

Apache Hadoop, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, ETL Development, Group Problem Solving, Java, Process Improvements, Python (Programming Language), Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Application Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

Work Experience

Roles 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.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $65,000.00 - $165,600.00

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 08/12/2025, 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; 8 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 Your PNC Total Rewards ( .

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected] . 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 877-968-7762 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.

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