Software Developer Lead-OpenShift & Mainframe

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer Lead within its Site Reliability Center to guide a team supporting critical retail banking applications. The role is based in one of PNC's IT hubs and requires strong leadership, initiative, and project management skills.

The candidate will work with Mainframe, OpenShift, Hogan, Dynatrace, and Linux, with Windows Server, Oracle, SQL, and MongoDB as pluses. On-call support is required for after-hours incidents.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of software design and delivery life cycles.
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and technical leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
• Proposes and designs software solutions to address complex business needs and prepares documentation.
• Facilitates complex problem resolution and provides guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Cloud Computing

Code Reviews

Debugging

DevOps

Mainframe Technologies

OpenShift Virtualization

Project Management

Requirements Analysis

Site Reliability Engineering

Software Development

System Designs

Technical Designs

Education

Bachelor's

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(n) [position title] within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].

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 Software Engineer Lead within PNC's Site Reliability Center (SRC) organization, you will be based in one of PNC's IT Hubs; Denver, Colorado; Dallas, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Birmingham, Alabama, or Phoenix, Arizona.

In this role, you will lead a team of software engineers that support critical applications in the retail banking area. We are seeking a technical lead engineer with strong leadership, project management , initiative and follow up skills.

A combination of experience with MainFrame, OpenShift, Hogan, Dynatrace, Linux is strong preferred. Experience with Windows Server, Oracle, SQL, Mongo DB is a plus. Experience working with a site reliability engineering group is desired.

Rotating on-call support amongst team members is required for critical incidents after hours.

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

• Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required.
• Facilitates complex problem resolution.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software.
• Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

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

Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Debugging, DevOps, Mainframe Technologies, OpenShift Virtualization, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Site Reliability Engineering, Software Development, System Designs, Technical Designs

Competencies

Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. 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

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $86,250.00 - $143,750.00

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 09/23/2026, 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 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.

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