Software Engineer Lead

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 Software Engineer Lead within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, or Birmingham, AL.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer to join our technology team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of COBOL-based applications on our mainframe systems. This role involves working with complex business logic and ensuring the stability and performance of mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS and VSAM. Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Perform system analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of mainframe applications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and project managers, to deliver high-quality software solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to mainframe applications. Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in mainframe development.

Skills: Operating systems: IBM z/OS, AIX, Linux (Red Hat), Windows, Mainframe: COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, Easytrieve, Endevor , CA7, Control M, BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline Relational databases: DB2, Oracle

Following skills are a plus: Experience with Fiserv's PEP+ ACH system API development experience , including but not limited to using Z/OS Connect Experience in financial services or insurance industry

- 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, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Teamwork, 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 07/29/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.