Solution Architect Expert - Data and Automation - (Cloud Platform, Data Platform Design Expertise)

Fairygodboss; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Solution Architect Expert to lead architecture strategy and end-to-end technology delivery within our Technology organization in the United States. You will design large-scale solutions, mentor teams, and align projects with enterprise standards, risk management, and governance.

The role requires deep cloud expertise (AWS/Azure), experience with CI/CD, and strong stakeholder collaboration to shape future architecture and drive tangible business outcomes.

Qualifications

• University degree required; Masters desirable.
• 8+ years of experience in software/solutions architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develops solution architecture and resolves complex issues across projects.
• Designs large-scale programs and system/architecture.
• Leads architecture sessions and ensures standards are followed.
• Communicates implications of architectural decisions to stakeholders and executives.
• Ensures scalable, reliable deployment patterns and governance alignment.
• Embed risk management and governance into delivery processes.

Skills

Solution architecture

AWS & Azure

CI/CD pipelines

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Profile

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 Solution Architect Expert within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].

• Develops solution architecture and resolves complex issues in a variety of projects through the implementation of requirements analysis, expertise support and project supervision.
• Designs solution in large or complex programs, including system and application designs, software and technical architecture, in accordance with strategies and objectives.
• Provides expertise for the solution architecture team and other IT staff on a variety of issues in software designs, system architecture and solution-oriented technologies.
• Communicates with clients and analyses business requirements and processes, makes recommendations, and leads in shaping future vision in architecture designs.
• Oversees solution implementation project outcomes, including hardware and software design, deployment designs, DR strategy; ensures that each project phase meets overall requirements.
• Establish & maintain strong relationships with technical teams, product owners , architects and business partners
• Leverage project & program governance practices to ensure alignment with organizational standards
• Influence decision making and alignment across teams without formal authority
• Skilled in AWS, Azure platforms, building agentic solutions with CI/CD pipelines
• End-to-End Tech Delivery Ownership
• Technology Strategy & Innovation Leadership
• Strong experience in enterprise Data Platform and Data Governance capability delivery using cloud hosting and GenAI
• Embed risk management and governance controls into delivery processes
• Provides senior leadership, direction and methodology to the team, oversees the integrity, infrastructure, maintenance, cost and extraction of organizational data.

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

• Uses advanced technical knowledge and industry experience to develop and drive solution architecture design strategy. Utilizes strong understanding of the broader picture of systems, programs, and initiatives to actualize solutions to interconnect systems.
• Leads technical design sessions with the development teams, including the creation of class models, sequence diagrams, component models, and detailed design specifications to ensure that architecture standards are followed.
• Provides architectural leadership on a variety of issues in software designs, system architecture, and solution-oriented technologies. Serves as a knowledge resource and thought leader to advise on critical issue management.
• Communicates implications of architectural decisions, technology costs/benefits, and implementation requirements. Maintains strong executive presence to communicate and guide strategy to peers and executive-level LOB and Technology leaders.
• Demonstrates expertise operating as a success engineer to manage solution architecture project outcomes, including hardware and software design; ensuring composite architecture is scalable, reliable, available, and manageable.
• Standardizes and implements scalable and reliable engineering and deployment patterns for common technologies. Ensures solution designs meet PNC's needs for confidentiality, integrity, and availability and adhere to the our policies, standards, and procedures.

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

Competencies

Application Design, Architecture, Crisis Management, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Platform Architecture, Target Architecture, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Transitional Architecture

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, or PhD is desirable. Industry experience is typically 8 + years. 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)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $133,000.00 - $296,400.00

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 06/15/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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.

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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