Software Architect Sr

PNC; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC in Farmers Branch, TX, seeks a Sr Software Architect to lead cross-functional, multi-platform system design within the Technology organization. You will develop architectures and blueprints that reflect enterprise business logic and guide mapping across platforms.

Bring depth across data platforms, pipelines, cloud, and integrations; provide technical guidance to development teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise patterns and guardrails.

Qualifications

• Experience with cross-functional, multi-platform system design.
• Ability to guide architecture decisions and align with enterprise patterns.

Responsibilities

• Leads in overall design of cross-functional, multi-platform, and Web-based application systems.
• Develops application architecture and blueprints reflecting enterprise business logic.
• Defines components, platforms, interfaces, and development tools; directs mapping across platforms.
• Provides technical guidance to application development teams; consults on integration and conversion activities.
• Conducts reviews and analyses organizational needs and goals to develop and implement applications.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data platforms

Cloud

Integration

Technical guidance

Solution shaping

Stakeholder alignment

Analytical thinking

Job description

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 Software Architect Sr within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Farmers Branch TX.

• Target State Definition
  • Define and evolve the future-state data vision (platforms, flows, capabilities)
  • Identify gaps between current and target state and guide roadmap priorities
• Technical Leadership
  • Bring strong depth across data platforms, pipelines, cloud, and integrations
  • Provide technical guidance and guardrails, not detailed architecture ownership
  • Drive reusable, platform-first mindset vs point solutions
• Problem Solving & Solution Shaping - Ensure alignment to enterprise patterns (data domains, medallion layers, etc.)
• Cross-Team Influence
  • Work across engineering, data, product, and business teams
  • Align stakeholders on direction, trade-offs, and sequencing

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

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

Job Description

• Leads in the overall design of cross-functional, multi-platform, and Web-based application systems; oversees all application system processes.
• Develops application architecture and blueprints aimed at reflecting enterprise business logic.
• Defines application components, platforms, interfaces, and development tools. Directs mapping activities on specific technology platforms.
• Provides technical guidance to application development teams. Consults on integration and conversion activities.
• Conducts reviews, and analyses organizational needs and goals to develop and implement applications.

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
• Technical Knowledge

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Application Development Tools