Software Architect

This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist who thrives in solving complex challenges with modern tools and frameworks.
You will guide solution architecture across a rich tech stack and enable business agility through innovative technology, secure platforms, and scalable systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise grade solutions using a broad stack: Java, Spring Boot, OCP (OpenShift), Kubernetes, Angular, React, Kafka, SQL Server, and Connect\:Direct.
• Architect microservices and micro frontends leveraging module federation for scalable, composable applications.
• Apply MACH architecture principles (Microservices, APIfirst, Cloudnative, Headless) to deliver flexible, future-ready systems.
• Lead REST and SOAP API design and integration, enabling seamless data exchange across internal and external systems.
• Build and modernize applications, including legacy migrations, new environment setups, and greenfield development initiatives.
• Integrate tools and platforms such as Flowable (BPM/Workflow), LogScale (observability/log analytics), and DocuSign-like esignature capabilities.
• Develop and enforce CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, with branching strategies, SonarQube quality gates, and automated testing.
• Drive secure development by implementing vulnerability scanning, remediation practices, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Architect rules engines using Drools, enabling flexible, dynamic business logic separation from application code.
• Define data models and workflows to enable analytics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks, including integration with BI platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and mentor engineering teams across domains and time zones.
• Encourage out of the box thinking, lead architectural decisions under pressure, and inspire a culture of technical excellence.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development and architectural leadership.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring ecosystem, Angular/React, Kafka, and SQL Server.
• Proven track record in microservices, container orchestration (Kubernetes/OCP), and module federation for micro frontends.
• Experience with workflow engines (e.g., Flowable), rules engines (e.g., Drools), and API integrations (REST & SOAP).
• Handson experience in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), SonarQube, and branching strategies (e.g., GitFlow).
• Strong knowledge of security vulnerability management, container/image scanning, and compliance best practices.
• Proficiency in setting up and optimizing analytics and reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with observability tools like LogScale, ELK stack, Prometheus/Grafana.
• Experience with thirdparty platform integration, including DocuSign, payment gateways, and identity platforms.
• Excellent team leadership and mentoring abilities; capable of driving architecture across multiple teams.
• High emotional intelligence, resilience under pressure, and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MACH architecture, composable commerce, or headless CMS systems.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, OAuth2/OpenID, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Kubernetes, Java, AWS/GCP/Azure, OpenShift).
• Previous experience Commercial Lending and or Financial Institution.

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

Job Description

• Participates in defining functional designs and application systems architecture across all technologies and platforms.
• Designs an application's technical infrastructure, such as specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches.
• Participates in the assessment of software defects discovered during the quality assurance process.
• Participates in addressing enterprise-wide platform and technology requirements for applications.
• Develops detailed programming instructions to solve business problems through automation support.

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
Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning, Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge

Competencies
Analytical Thinking, Application Development Tools, Industry Knowledge, IT Architecture, Platform Architecture, Products and Services, Service Oriented Architecture Technologies, Software Process Improvement (SPI)

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)

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 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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