Senior Software Engineer - J2EE / Jenkins / Spring Boot

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 Software Engineer Sr within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH or Dallas, TX.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver scalable, high-quality applications using modern Java-based technologies. This role focuses on developing microservices, integrating enterprise platforms, and contributing to a collaborative Agile environment. Responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Building and supporting microservices-based architectures that are scalable, resilient, and loosely coupled
• Developing and integrating RESTful APIs for internal and external systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams within Agile frameworks to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve deployment efficiency and reliability
• Managing source control and code quality using tools such as Bitbucket and automated pipelines
• Utilizing build tools like Maven or Gradle for dependency management and application packaging
• Troubleshooting and optimizing applications using monitoring tools such as Dynatrace
• Integrating with API management and gateway solutions including Apigee and DataPower
• Working with relational and non-relational databases to design efficient data models and queries
• Participating in code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Core Technologies
• Java and Spring Boot
• J2EE and microservices architecture
• RESTful API design and development
• Agile development methodologies
• CI/CD practices and pipeline development (Jenkins Pipeline)
• Source control using Bitbucket
• Build tools such as Maven or Gradle
• Database experience with Oracle and SQL

Additional & Preferred Experience
• Containerization concepts and tools (e.g., Docker)
• Monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace
• API management platforms including Apigee and DataPower
• Front-end development with Angular
• Event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as Kafka
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DB2)
• Exposure to container orchestration platforms

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, J2EE Technologies, Jenkins (Software), Maven, Process Improvements, 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, 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
No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $86,250.00 - $158,125.00

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 07/01/2026, 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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