Software Engineer Principal -Data Products Strategy Lead

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer Principal to lead data products strategy. This position involves aligning business strategies with software solutions, proposing innovative designs, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in industry and a Bachelor's degree, with strong skills in application development and business management. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary range from $65,000 to $165,600 are offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry-relevant experience required.
• Specific certifications are often required in lieu of a degree.
• Strong familiarity with data technologies and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Align business strategy with software solutions.
• Propose, design and code software solutions.
• Lead complex problem solving and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Application Development

Business Management

Customer Solutions

User Experience (UX) Design

Process Improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview

As a Software Engineer Principal (Data Products Strategy Lead) 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. You will play a crucial role in shaping how data is used to create innovative and valuable data products for Lines of Businesses (Retail Lending, Retail Deposits, Wholesale and Wealth Management) and for Enterprise Technology.

As a candidate, you should have experience in data strategy, product management, or a related field within the financial services or fintech industry, a history of leading change and influencing the adoption of new products, and familiarity with data technologies and concepts described below.

Job Description

• 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.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Responsibilities

• As above in the Job Description section.

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 and Benefits

• Pay: Base Salary: $65,000.00 – $165,600.00
• 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.
• Benefits: Medical/prescription drug coverage (with a 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.
• Paid time off: maternity/parental leave, up to 11 paid holidays, 8 occasional absence days, 15 to 25 vacation days per year depending on career level; years of service.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 09/26/2025, though it may be longer with business discretion.

Accommodations

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

PNC fosters an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals 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 sex, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

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

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