Software Developer Lead-OpenShift & Mainframe

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision options

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Pension and stock purchase plans

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Software Engineer Lead in its Site Reliability Center (SRC) to head a team of engineers supporting critical retail banking applications. The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and proactive incident response across multiple hubs in the U.S.

You will work with OpenShift, Linux, Hogan, Dynatrace, and related tech stacks. Candidates should bring strong leadership, collaboration, and a track record in modern software development practices, including DevOps,

Qualifications

• University degree required; 3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience.
• Certifications often desired; in lieu of degree, comparable education/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
• Proposes and designs software solutions to address complex business needs; prepares technical and procedural documentation.
• 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.

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

Bachelors

Tools

OpenShift

Linux

Windows Server

Oracle

SQL

MongoDB

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.

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Job Profile

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

• 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

• 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.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability 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 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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