Software Engineer Principal (Data Product Domain Lead - Retail)

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Software Engineer Principal to oversee Retail Data Products delivery. Based in multiple locations including Birmingham, this role involves stakeholder management, software solution design, and leadership. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in application development and a bachelor's degree. Competitive salary range of $65,000.00 – $187,200.00, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry-relevant experience required.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management needed.
• Experience with software solutions and design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership of Retail Data Products delivery.
• Managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Driving standardization and quality in delivery.

Skills

Application Development

Business Management

Customer Solutions

User Experience (UX) Design

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are united in delivering the best experience for our customers and fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineer Principal (Data Product Domain Lead - Retail) within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL. The position is primarily based in a PNC location; 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.

The role provides strategic leadership for Data Products delivery aligned to the Retail Deposits data domain / Line of Business.

Job Description

• Overall ownership of Retail Data Products delivery and business outcomes;
• Managing relationships with senior stakeholders within the Line of Business and Technology;
• Overseeing budgeting & capacity planning;
• Driving standardization and quality in delivery across Retail Data Products;
• 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.

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.

• 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 at this level 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 (including military service) may be considered.
• Education: Bachelors
• Certifications: No Required Certification(s)
• Licenses: No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $65,000.00 – $187,200.00. 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 09/23/2025, 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 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; 8 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 Your PNC Total Rewards.

Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line and include your name, the job ID, and your 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 used only 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 need for 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, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

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