Lead Software Developer - Java, Kafka, Python

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

Java Stack

• Java 8/11/17+
• Spring Boot
• Spring Cloud
• Spring Security

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

• 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.

Preferred Skills 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

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

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.

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/06/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.