Solution Architect

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 194,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Solution Architect to drive architecture roadmaps and collaborate with cross-functional teams across Strongsville, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The role focuses on aligning technology solutions with business goals and managing risk within enterprise standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in solution architecture, experience with Pega platforms, APIs, Openshift, Kafka, and GenAI workloads. A Bachelor's degree is typically required, with comprehensive benefits and career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in solution architecture or related roles.
• Certifications may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs solution roadmaps aligned with business strategies and architecture standards.
• Develops system and software architecture based on client requirements.
• Analyzes requirements and selects appropriate solutions considering risks and business impact.
• Resolves routine to moderately complex problems in solution architecture and communicates updates.
• Collaborates with architecture staff, tech experts, and stakeholders to support clients.

Skills

Pega CDH/CRM

APIs Openshift Kafka

GenAI ML applications

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Position Overview

R217492

Job Profile

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 Solution Architect within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Strongsville, OH, Pittsburgh, PA and Dallas, TX.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Pega Platforms (CDH & CRM)
• Experience solutioning for APIs, Openshift, and Kafka
• Experience solutioning for Micron and AI/GenAI applications/products

Job Description

• Designs solution roadmaps, according to business strategies and processes in solution architecture, through client requirement analysis, cross-team collaboration and problem resolution.
• Designs solution roadmaps, and system and software architecture according to business strategies and solution architecture standards/processes.
• Analyzes client requirements and determines appropriate solutions to these requirements based on business needs.
• Resolves routine to moderately complex problems and issues in solution architecture; assesses any potential risks and determines solutions to these risks.
• Works with other solution architecture staff, technology experts and business stakeholders to provide functional support to clients on solution architecture updates.

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

Cloudera CDH, Competitive Advantages, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Platform Architecture, Problem Solving, Software Product Design/Architecture, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

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)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $65,000.00 – $194,350.00

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/30/2026, 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, 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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