Software Engineer Lead

Fairygodboss; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 158,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage

401(k) with PNC match

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Job summary

PNC is searching for a Software Engineer Lead to guide Automation and Document AI projects from design through to deployment. Based in Pittsburgh, you will collaborate closely with various teams to create scalable solutions, mentor engineering teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess robust expertise in Python and related frameworks.

This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous paid time off policy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience or a related university/college degree.
• Experience building document-centric automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of automation architecture and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Automation and Document AI initiatives.
• Architect and develop AI-powered document processing solutions.
• Drive adoption of best practices in coding and CI/CD.

Skills

Python

Django or similar frameworks

JavaScript

Application Development

Customer Solutions

Process Improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

SonarQube

Job description

Job Profile

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.

Position Overview

As a Software Engineer Lead within PNC's Technology - Automation & Platform organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, Strongsville, OH, or Birmingham, AL.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Automation and Document AI initiatives, from solution design to production deployment.
• Architect and develop AI-powered document processing solutions (classification, extraction, validation).
• Drive adoption of best practices in coding, CI/CD, code quality, and security (e.g., SonarQube).
• Design and implement scalable, cloud-native applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift (OCP).
• Collaborate closely with business, product, and architecture teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to automation and AI engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with banking, lending, and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging tools and technologies in automation, GenAI, and Document AI.

Other Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Proficiencies

Programming Languages & Frameworks

• Python (expert level)
• Django or similar Python web frameworks
• JavaScript (for UI integration or frontend orchestration)

Tools & Platforms

• PyCharm (or equivalent Python IDE)
• Sonar / SonarQube for code quality and security scanning
• OpenShift (OCP) / Kubernetes for containerized deployments
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices

Architecture & Automation

• Strong understanding of automation architecture, microservices-based systems, and APIs
• Experience building document-centric automation solutions (PDFs, forms, statements, applications)

Databases

• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar)
• Familiarity with schema design, performance tuning, and transactional systems

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.

Employee Expectations

• 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

• Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

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)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $55,000.00 - $158,700.00
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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.

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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