Software Engineer Principal - Data and Automation (Sagemaker, AWS CDK, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python, Pyspark)

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription coverage with HSA

Dental and vision options

401(k) with company match

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer Principal in its Data and Automation organization, with base options in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.

The role emphasizes AWS services (SageMaker, Bedrock, EMR, Lake Formation, DataZone), IaC (CDK/Terraform) and Python/PySpark proficiency to deliver scalable data-driven solutions. The successful candidate will lead design, coding, and technical guidance across projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy while advancing

Qualifications

• University/college degree; 5+ years of industry experience.
• Certifications often required; may be substituted with education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs.
• Oversees technical and procedural documentation.
• Leads complex problem solving and provides technical guidance.

Skills

Amazon SageMaker

AWS

Apache Spark

Application Development

Group Problem Solving

Design

Release Management

Software Solutions

UX Design

Business Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

PySpark

Python

Job description

Position Overview

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. 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. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance.

Job Responsibilities

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.

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

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

• 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
• Backup 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
• Years of service

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

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. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

PNC's total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page.

For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do their best work. Being a great place to work means we are making a lasting difference for everyone we serve.