Lead Software Developer - Java, Kafka, Python

• Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required.
• Facilitates complex problem resolution.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software.
• Applies 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.

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.

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.

Application Development, Business Management, CI/CD, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Process Improvements, Python (Programming Language), Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Boot, User Experience (UX) Design

Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

Base Salary: $86,250.00 – $172,500.00

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.

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 Lead Software Developer within PNC's Automation and Platform organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX, or Birmingham, AL.

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with 5-7 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications using Microservices Architecture, Java, Python, and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in distributed systems, event-driven architecture, CI/CD automation, and modern AI capabilities, including Azure AI Foundry and Generative AI solutions.

Key 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.

Required Technical Skills

Microservices Architecture

• Domain Driven Design (DDD)

• Bounded Contexts

• Service Discovery

• API Gateway

Messaging & Event Streaming

• Kafka

Java Stack

• Java 8/11/17+

• Spring Boot

• Spring Cloud

• Spring Security

Python Stack

• Python 3.x

• FastAPI

• Flask

• Django (Optional)

CI/CD & DevOps

• Jenkins

• GitHub Actions

• GitLab CI/CD

• Azure DevOps

AI & Cloud Technologies

• Azure AI Foundry

• Generative AI Capabilities

• LLM Integration

• Prompt Engineering

• Azure OpenAI Services

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure cloud experience

• Docker and Kubernetes knowledge

• Application monitoring and observability tools

• Agile/Scrum experience

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.