Principal Software Engineer: Lead Architect, Risk-Focused

PNC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Disability protection

401(k) and pension

Care reimbursement

Educational assistance

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Software Engineer Principal in its SRC First Response organization. This fully in‑office role supports customer‑first, risk‑managed software solutions and can be based in Birmingham, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Dallas, or Phoenix.

You will align business strategy with software design, lead complex development, oversee documentation, and provide technical guidance while applying modern methods to advance enterprise risk frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry‑relevant experience in software development.
• Strong skills in application design, architecture, and integrated solutions.
• Knowledge of customer‑focused design, risk management, and enterprise risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Align business strategy with software solutions.
• Propose, design, and code complex software to meet business needs.
• Oversee required technical and procedural documentation.
• Lead problem‑solving initiatives and provide technical guidance to teammates.
• Apply modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives.

Skills

Software design

Architecture

UX design

Vendor evaluation

SDLC

Troubleshooting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PNC is seeking a Software Engineer Principal in its SRC First Response organization. This fully in‑office role supports customer‑first, risk‑managed software solutions and can be based in Birmingham, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Dallas, or Phoenix.

You will align business strategy with software design, lead complex development, oversee documentation, and provide technical guidance while applying modern methods to advance enterprise risk frameworks.