Quality Eng Principal (Automation - Architect)

Fairygodboss; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability protection

401(k) with company match

Dependent care reimbursement

Back-up child/elder care

Education assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer in the AMG QE organization to drive enterprise-wide testing strategies and automation across locations in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.

The role focuses on advancing automation platforms, AI-driven testing, and strong collaboration with engineering and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of test automation strategies and frameworks.
• Experience leading automation and CI/CD integration.
• Ability to build reusable automation platforms and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Designs and drives enterprise-wide test automation strategies and standards.
• Leads adoption of automation, AI-driven testing, and CI/CD integration across teams.
• Builds reusable automation platforms and mentors engineers on testing approaches.
• Collaborates with engineering, product, and leadership to enable scalable software delivery.

Skills

Competitive Advantages

Customer Solutions

Design

Enterprise Architecture Framework

Machine Learning

Risk Assessments

Selenium

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Job Profile

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Quality Engineer Principal within PNC's AMG QE organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.

• Designs and drives enterprise-wide test automation strategies, frameworks, and standards to improve software quality, speed, and reliability.
• Leads adoption of automation, AI-driven testing, CI/CD integration, and quality engineering best practices across teams.
• Builds reusable automation platforms, tools, and utilities while mentoring engineers and architects on modern testing approaches.
• Partners with engineering, product, and leadership teams to enable scalable, efficient, and high-quality software delivery.

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

Job Description

• Drives the development of test strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with enterprise-level objectives and delivery timelines.
• Escalates systemic issues to Quality Engineer leadership and influences resolution strategies.
• Oversees risk and defect processes, ensuring adherence to ECO standards. Provides detailed insights through accurate and timely reporting.
• Leads preparation and delivery of test summary reports and documentation for Technology leaders, Governance/Risk teams, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborates across teams and participates in Quality Engineer CoP meetings to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

  PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

  • Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
  • Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

  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.

  Preferred Skills

  Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Selenium, Technical Knowledge

  Competencies

  Application Testing, Coaching Others, Influencing, Process Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance And Testing, System Testing, Technical Documentation Management, 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)

  Language Assessments

  No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

  Benefits

  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 disability 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
  • 9 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 pncthrive.com.

  Disability 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 title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred 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 will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

  Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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

  This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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