Software Engineer Principal - Data and Automation (Sagemaker, AWS CDK, Infrastructure as Code ([...]

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Software Engineer Principal focused on data and automation, based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX. You will align business strategy with software solutions and oversee complex design and implementation tasks.

Expect hands-on work with AWS SageMaker, PySpark, Python and IaC tooling, while providing technical guidance and leading problem solving in an in-office setting. Prior experience in data-oriented roles is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with AWS services and IaC concepts.
• Hands-on Python and PySpark experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs & codes software to address complex needs and documents them.
• Leads complex problem solving and provides technical guidance to colleagues.
• Advances initiatives using modern principles, methodologies and tools.

Skills

problem solving

technical guidance

documentation

system design

architecture

release management

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

Amazon SageMaker

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Apache Spark

Python

AWS CDK

Terraform

PySpark

Bedrock

EMR

Lake Formation

DataZone

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 Engineer Principal within PNC's Data and Automation organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.

Job Profile

R226601

Requirements

The successful candidate must have experience with AWS services such as SageMaker, Bedrock, EMR, Lake Formation, and DataZone. The candidate should have extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and be familiar with AWS CDK or Terraform. Hands‑on experience with Python, AWS CDK, and PySpark is a plus.

Company Culture

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.

Visa & Sponsorship

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

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.

Employee Expectations

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

Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Spark, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

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

Work Experience

Roles 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.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No 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 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.

Paid Time Off

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.

More Information

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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