Software Engineer Senior, Database Automation

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to advance automation across Oracle DB environments and multiple database platforms. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable automation solutions that improve reliability, security, and efficiency across enterprise data platforms.

The role emphasizes Oracle RAC, RMAN, Data Guard, and pluggable architectures, with collaboration across engineering teams and a strong focus on CI/CD and platform modernization.

Qualifications

• Oracle DBA experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience with database automation, platform engineering, and CI/CD practices.
• Knowledge of Exadata, OEM, and Fleet Patching & Provisioning (FPP).
• Experience supporting multiple database technologies and modernization initiatives.
• Agile delivery experience and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for database operations and platform management.
• Automate provisioning, patching, monitoring, compliance, reporting, and remediation processes.
• Build reusable frameworks and engineering standards that reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Support and automate Oracle database environments, including RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and Multitenant.
• Partner with engineering teams to expand automation across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and future database platforms.
• Lead automation initiatives, mentor team members, and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux shell scripting

APIs & Git

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

REST APIs

Git

Oracle RAC

ASM

RMAN

Data Guard

SQL

PL/SQL

Linux administration

Monitoring tools

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 Sr within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, Strongsville, OH or Birmingham, AL.

Why This Job Matters

At PNC, we're transforming how enterprise database platforms are managed through automation, engineering excellence, and innovation. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a critical role in modernizing database operations by building scalable automation solutions that improve reliability, security, compliance, and efficiency across our data platforms.

This role combines deep Oracle database expertise with software engineering and platform automation, helping reduce manual effort, accelerate delivery, and establish reusable frameworks that support current and future database technologies across the enterprise.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop automation solutions for database operations and platform management.
• Automate provisioning, patching, monitoring, compliance, reporting, and remediation processes.
• Build reusable frameworks and engineering standards that reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Support and automate Oracle database environments, including RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and Multitenant.
• Partner with engineering teams to expand automation across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and future database platforms.
• Lead automation initiatives, mentor team members, and drive operational excellence.

Preferred Experience

• Oracle DBA experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience with database automation, platform engineering, and CI/CD practices.
• Knowledge of Exadata, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), and Fleet Patching & Provisioning (FPP).
• Experience supporting multiple database technologies and modernization initiatives.
• Agile delivery experience and a passion for continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

• Python and Linux shell scripting
• Ansible or similar automation frameworks
• REST APIs and Git
• Oracle RAC, ASM, RMAN, Data Guard, SQL, and PL/SQL
• Linux administration and enterprise monitoring tools
• Troubleshooting across database, infrastructure, network, and application layers

Why PNC

At PNC, technology powers meaningful innovation across the organization. You'll join a team focused on engineering scalable, automated solutions that make a measurable impact on enterprise operations. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, influence platform strategy, and build capabilities that improve productivity, reliability, and security across the enterprise.

If you're passionate about automation, database technologies, software engineering, and creating solutions that eliminate complexity at scale, you'll find opportunities to grow your expertise while helping shape the future of platform engineering at PNC.

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.

Job Description

• Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
• Writes code, tests and deploys software.
• Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.
• Maintains and debugs software.

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

Agile Methodology, API Development, Computer Programming, Debugging, Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, System Designs, Technical Designs, Version Control

Competencies

Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing/Documentation

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)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $0.00 – $0.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 11/06/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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
• back-up 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
• and years of service

To learn more about these and other programs, 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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