Software Engineer Lead - Corporate and Institutional Banking - Treasury (Spring Boot, Java, Kuber...

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee the design of distributed systems and develop enterprise-grade applications with Java and Spring Boot. This role involves optimizing performance, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the application meets modern standards. The salary ranges from $55,000 to $179,400, based on experience, with comprehensive benefits included.

Benefits

Medical/prescription benefits

401(k) with match

Pension/stock plans

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Certifications are desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of distributed systems.
• Develop enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement containerized applications leveraging Docker and Kubernetes.
• Conduct system design and code reviews.

Skills

Application Development

Software Solutions

Customer Solutions

User Experience (UX) Design

Group Problem Solving

Process Improvements

Release Management

Design

Education

Bachelors

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Position: Software Engineer Lead within PNC\'s Corporate & Institutional Banking - Treasury organization. Based in Pittsburgh-PA, Strongsville-OH, Dallas-TX, or Birmingham-AL. This description reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with the role at PNC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of distributed systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high availability.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Design and implement containerized applications leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, API specifications, and integration strategies.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring low latency and high throughput in production workloads.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and observability.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
• Participate in system design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.

Qualifications

Skills: Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, 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 may be considered.

Education: Bachelors

Certifications: No Required Certification(s)

Licenses: No Required License(s)

Additional Information

Pay and Benefits: Base Salary: $55,000.00 – $179,400.00. Salaries may vary by location and experience. This role is incentive eligible based on company/individual performance. Benefits include medical/prescription, dental and vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, pension/stock plans, dependent care, wellness programs, and more based on eligibility.

Application Window: Generally, this opening is posted for two business days from 09/03/2025, subject to business discretion.

Accommodations

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us with the subject line "accommodation request" and include your name, job ID, and contact method. Applicants may also call the provided accommodation assistance line. All information will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of applicable laws and regulatory acts related to hiring.