Senior Back-end Software Engineer

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 Senior Back-end Software Engineer within PNC's Retail Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, Strongsville, OH, Birmingham, AL, Phoenix, AZ, Lakewood, CO or Philadelphia, PA.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Back-end Software Engineer to design, build, and support high‑quality, scalable backend services. This role focuses on modern Java development using Spring and reactive programming principles, deploying cloud‑native applications, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional Agile teams to deliver reliable and secure solutions aligned with business needs.

The ideal candidate is proactive, communicative, and comfortable working in fast‑paced Agile environments while maintaining high engineering and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high‑quality, scalable backend services using Java (18+) and the Spring framework, with hands‑on experience in Spring WebFlux for reactive, non‑blocking applications
• Design, implement, and support RESTful APIs, applying reactive programming principles and following established architectural and security standards
• Build and maintain application data interactions using NoSQL databases, with preference for MongoDB, including query development when needed
• Deploy, run, and support applications on cloud‑native platforms based on Kubernetes, including experience with OpenShift
• Perform ongoing application maintenance, including troubleshooting, defect resolution, and performance tuning in both development and production environments
• Utilize standard debugging, logging, monitoring, and diagnostic tools to efficiently identify and resolve application issues
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with Business partners, Product Owners, and Agile team members to ensure technical solutions align with business requirements
• Actively participate in backlog refinement and grooming sessions by reviewing requirements, validating technical feasibility, and identifying dependencies early
• Proactively ask questions, clarify requirements, and raise concerns to reduce ambiguity and improve overall solution quality
• Work within an Agile development team to deliver reliable, well‑tested, and maintainable software
• Adhere to secure coding practices, engineering standards, and SDLC processes established within the organization

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java (version 18 or higher)
• Proficiency with the Spring framework, including Spring WebFlux
• Solid understanding of reactive programming concepts and non‑blocking application design
• Experience designing and supporting RESTful APIs
• Hands‑on experience with NoSQL databases, preferably MongoDB
• Working knowledge of containerized, cloud‑native application deployment, including Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting applications in production environments
• Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and observability tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams
• Ability to translate business requirements into sound technical solutions
• Commitment to secure coding and adherence to engineering standards

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Exposure to frontend development using Angular
• Ability to contribute to or maintain user‑facing components when needed

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

• Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
• Writes code, tests and deploys software.
• Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.
• Maintains and debugs software.

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, Group Problem Solving, Java, Kubernetes, Process Improvements, Release Management, RESTful APIs, Software Solutions, Spring WebFlux, 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, Technical Writing/Documentation

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

Candidates being considered for this position will be subject to additional background checks as established by the specific government client contract.

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $55,000.00 – $152,375.00

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 04/16/2026, 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

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. 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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