Software Engineer Principal (Java FullStack/ETL/API)

PNC

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision options
401(k) with PNC match
Pension and stock purchase plans
Educational assistance

Job summary

PNC in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer with over 5 years of IT experience. The role involves leading technical solutions using Angular, Java, and Informatica while ensuring high-quality application designs.

The successful candidate will mentor junior developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and oversee application stability and performance. This position offers competitive benefits designed to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading applications across UI, API, and data integration layers.
  • Strong ownership mindset and accountability for application outcomes.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of end-to-end application solutions.
  • Guide teams on best practices for performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Act as a technical escalation point for production issues.

Skills

Angular (modern versions)
Java
Informatica PowerCenter
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
SQL
Git

Education

5+ years of overall IT experience
3+ years in a technical lead role

Tools

DevOps tools
CI/CD pipelines
issue tracking (e.g., Jira)

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 Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Job ID: R215564

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
  • Lead the design and implementation of end to end application solutions using Angular, Java, and Informatica.
  • Serve as the technical authority for application architecture, design patterns, and integration approaches.
  • Review and approve technical designs, code changes, and data integration logic to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Guide teams on best practices for performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
Application Development & Delivery
  • Hands on development and oversight of:
  • Angular based UI components and client side architecture
  • Java back end services, APIs, and business logic
  • Informatica mappings, workflows, and data pipelines
  • Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Ensure timely delivery of features, enhancements, and defect fixes.
Data Integration & ETL
  • Lead Informatica based data integration efforts, including source to target mappings, transformations, and scheduling.
  • Ensure data quality, reliability, and traceability across systems.
  • Support batch and near real time integrations as required by business use cases.
SDLC, Quality & Governance
  • Enforce SDLC standards, including design reviews, code reviews, testing, and documentation.
  • Partner with QA teams to ensure adequate unit, integration, and regression testing.
  • Support audit, risk, and compliance activities by providing documentation and evidence as required.
  • Promote disciplined change management and release practices.
Production Support & Stability
  • Act as a technical escalation point for production issues and incidents.
  • Perform root cause analysis and drive long term fixes to improve platform stability.
  • Monitor application health, performance, and data flows; proactively address risks.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Mentor and guide developers, ETL engineers, and junior team members.
  • Provide technical direction during sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate closely with enterprise architecture, infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of overall IT experience with strong hands on development background.
  • 3+ years in a technical lead or application lead role.
  • Proven experience leading applications across UI, API, and data integration layers.
Technical Skills
  • Front End: Angular (modern versions), TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
  • Back End: Java, Spring / Spring Boot, RESTful APIs.
  • Data Integration: Informatica PowerCenter and/or IICS (mappings, workflows, scheduling).
  • Databases: Strong SQL skills (Oracle, SQL Server, or similar).
  • DevOps/Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking (e.g., Jira), logging/monitoring tools.
  • Architecture: Layered architecture, API integration, data flows, batch processing.
Soft Skills
  • Strong ownership mindset and accountability for application outcomes.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments with governance controls.
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern deployment models.
  • Exposure to security standards, data privacy, and audit expectations.
  • Prior experience supporting business critical or customer facing platforms.
Role Characteristics
  • Hands on technical contributor and technical leader.
  • Owns application design and technical decisions.
  • Influences delivery and quality across multiple teams or components.

Acts as a bridge between engineering, data, and business stakeholders.

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
  • 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.
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.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. 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.

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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