Software Engineer Principal

ZipRecruiter; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Software Engineer Principal to join their DATA PRODUCTS organization. The role involves designing and implementing scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data engineering and cloud technologies, with the ability to thrive in an Agile environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Options

401(k) with PNC Match

Pension and Stock Purchase Plans

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms and big data technologies.
• Strong experience with ETL processes and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Develop and optimize data warehousing solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

PySpark

SQL

Java

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job DescriptionPosition 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 Principal within PNC's DATA PRODUCTS organization, you will be based in Strongsville, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX.

The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.

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

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in building scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and optimizing data availability. You will design and implement data solutions using cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to data governance and quality initiatives. If you’re passionate about data engineering and thrive in an Agile environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using cloud platforms and big data technologies.

Develop and optimize data warehousing solutions to ensure high availability and performance.

Implement data modeling techniques to support analytics and reporting needs.

Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance across all data processes.

Collaborate with business analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions.

Leverage cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) to build robust data architectures.

Utilize DevOps practices and CI/CD tools to automate and streamline data workflows.

Monitor and maintain data systems, implementing alerting mechanisms to ensure reliability.

Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a related field.

A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is a plus.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on building scalable data pipelines and warehousing solutions.

Proven expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink).

Experience with data governance, quality management, and compliance.

Technical Skills:
Proficiency in programming such as PySpark, Scala, SQL, and Java.
Strong experience with ETL processes, data modeling, and data warehousing.

Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD workflows (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools for data systems.

Experience with mainframe technologies and COBOL is a plus.

Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, Agile/SAFe environment.

Certifications such as AWS Certified Data Engineer, Agile/SAFe Practitioner, or Apache Hadoop.

Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).

Background in working with large-scale, distributed systems.

Job Description

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply 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.

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

CompetenciesApplication Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

Work ExperienceRoles 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

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 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; 8 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, visitYour PNC Total Rewards.

Accommodations Statement

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