Position overview
PNC emphasizes its people as a key differentiator and a competitive advantage. The Software Engineer Lead in Data and Automation focuses on maintaining and supporting the stability of non-production environments for payment processing. The role involves upgrading software and hardware to prevent end-of-life issues, provisioning new instances of supported applications, addressing infrastructure vulnerabilities, troubleshooting problems, performing root-cause analysis to drive permanent improvements, and executing complex vendor software upgrades. It also includes configuring and supporting various payments processing applications, creating and maintaining technical documentation, and automating routine team tasks. The position promotes an in-office culture that supports balance and inclusion, with coordination between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers to ensure alignment. Sponsorship for employment visas or STEM OPT is not provided for this role.
Responsibilities
- Keep software and hardware current to avoid end-of-life risks
- Build new instances of supported applications
- Address infrastructure-related vulnerabilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve system problems
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement preventive measures
- Carry out complex vendor software upgrades
- Configure, provision, and support various payments processing applications
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Automate routine tasks performed by the team
- Lead the technical design and development of software solutions
- Propose and design software solutions to meet complex business needs
- Prepare technical and procedural documentation
- Facilitate the resolution of complex problems
- Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues
- Review coding, testing, and documentation of software
- Apply modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives
Job description
- Lead the technical design and development of software solutions
- Propose and design solutions to address complex business needs
- Prepare required technical and procedural documentation
- Facilitate resolution of complex problems
- Provide technical guidance and support to teammates
- Review coding, testing, and documentation activities
- Apply up-to-date principles and tools to advance initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience
- 3+ years of relevant, direct industry experience
Technologies
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Linux
- CI/CD
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage with a Health Savings Account option
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance for employees and dependents
- Short-term and long-term disability protection
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Pension and employee stock purchase plans
- Dependent care reimbursement account
- Back-up child and elder care
- Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and doula services
- Educational assistance, including fully paid programs in select cases
- Wellness program with financial incentives
- Maternity and parental leave options
- Up to 11 paid holidays per year
- Up to 9 other paid absence days per year
- 15 to 25 vacation days per year, depending on career level
Pay transparency
Base salary ranges from $67,500 to $172,500 annually. Salaries vary by geographic location, market data, and individual skills, experience, and education. The role is eligible for incentive pay based on company, business, and individual performance.
Application window
The posting is generally open for about two business days starting 07/06/2026, with potential extension at the company's discretion.
Disability accommodations
If an accommodation is needed to participate in the application process, contact AccommodationRequest@pnc.com with the subject line “accommodation request” and include your name, job ID, and preferred contact method. You may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for assistance. PNC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and qualified individuals with disabilities.
Equal employment opportunity
PNC is an equal opportunity employer. We hire regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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