Software Engineer Principal

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Data Science Group Manager to oversee software solutions and lead complex problem-solving initiatives. The role requires strong business alignment and technical expertise, with a university degree and over 5 years of experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.

Benefits

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry-relevant experience required.
• Specific certifications may be required, otherwise a combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Align business strategy with software solutions.
• Propose and design software solutions for complex needs.
• Lead problem-solving and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Application Development

Business Management

Customer Solutions

Design

Group Problem Solving

Process Improvements

Release Management

Software Solutions

User Experience (UX) Design

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Overview

Position: Data Science Group Manager within PNC's Technology organization. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Birmingham, AL, Phoenix, AZ or Dallas, TX. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis; some responsibilities may be performed remotely at the manager’s discretion.

PNC seeks a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can translate data into tangible business value and drive transformative change within the data-driven innovation efforts at PNC Technology.

Responsibilities

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs and codes software solutions to address complex business needs; oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

Additional leadership expectations include participating in Scrum ceremonies, Crew Demos, and providing support during the Testing Phase.

Qualifications

Skills Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies Application Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

Work Experience Roles typically require a university/college degree with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience; specific certifications are often required. 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)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $65,000.00 – $165,600.00. Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data, and individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible based on company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 09/08/2025, though it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits for eligible full-time employees, including medical/prescription drug coverage (with Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; life insurance; short and long-term 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; wellness program with financial incentives.

Additionally, PNC provides paid time off including maternity/parental leave, up to 11 paid holidays, occasional absence days, and vacation days varies by career level and years of service.

Accommodations

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please email [e-mail] with “accommodation request” in the subject line and include your name, job ID, and contact method in the body. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

PNC fosters an inclusive and accessible workplace and provides reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals who need an accommodation to perform essential functions.

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.

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