The Automation and Platform organization at PNC Financial Services Group is seeking a Lead Software Developer to design and build scalable enterprise applications. This onsite role in Birmingham, AL focuses on microservices, event-driven systems, and strong Java and Python development, with platform engineering responsibilities across CI/CD and business integrations that may include Azure AI and generative AI capabilities.
Role Overview
In this position, you will create and lead the technical design and development of software solutions. The work emphasizes microservices architecture principles, event-driven patterns with Kafka, and the integration of Azure AI Foundry and generative AI capabilities into business solutions. You will also help resolve complex technical problems, support peer teams with technical guidance, and review coding, testing, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable applications using Microservices Architecture principles.
- Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Bounded Context concepts.
- Build event-driven systems using Kafka.
- Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Python frameworks.
- Implement Service Discovery, API Gateway, and security best practices.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Integrate Azure AI Foundry and Generative AI capabilities into business solutions.
- Create and lead the technical design and development of software solutions.
- Propose and design software solutions to address complex business needs, including preparation of required technical and procedural documentation.
- Facilitate complex problem resolution.
- Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, including reviews of coding, testing, and documentation.
- Apply modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.
Required Skills and Experience
- Microservices Architecture
- Domain Driven Design (DDD) and Bounded Contexts
- Kafka, Service Discovery, and API Gateway
- Java 8/11/17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security
- Python 3.x with experience using FastAPI and Flask; Django is optional
- CI/CD tooling including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps
- Azure AI Foundry and Generative AI capabilities, including LLM integration, Prompt Engineering, and Azure OpenAI Services
- Azure cloud experience
- Docker and Kubernetes knowledge
- Application monitoring and observability tools
- Agile/Scrum experience
- Roles at this level typically require a university/college degree and 3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience
- Certifications are often desired (no certifications are required for this role)
Technologies
The role involves Microservices Architecture, DDD, Kafka, RESTful APIs, Java, Python, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Python 3.x, FastAPI, Flask, Django, Service Discovery, API Gateway, and CI/CD pipelines, along with CI/CD platforms including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps. The position also includes working with Azure AI Foundry, Generative AI capabilities, LLM integration, Prompt Engineering, and Azure OpenAI Services.
Compensation
Base Salary: $86,250.00 – $172,500.00 per year. Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data, and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible, with payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Work Location
Birmingham, AL (onsite)
Education and Certification
- Bachelor’s degree (typical requirement)
- No required certifications
Benefits
- 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
- Robust wellness program with financial incentives
- Maternity and/or parental leave
- Up to 11 paid holidays each year
- 9 occasional absence days each year
- 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Equal Employment Opportunity and Regulatory Notices
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 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 hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
Accessibility and Disability Accommodations
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, contact AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Include “accommodation request” in the subject line and provide your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the email body. 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 used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. PNC fosters an inclusive and accessible workplace and provides reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/06/2026, though it may be longer with business discretion.
California Residents
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