Principal Software Engineer, Java/Sprint Boot/API

PNC

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PADallas, TX
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 14 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the U.S., based in Pittsburgh, PA, it provides retail banking, corporate banking, and asset management.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Java/Sprint Boot/API

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As a Principal Software Engineer within the Lending Technology organization, you will provide technical leadership for a team of five to ten engineers across onshore and offshore locations. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade software solutions, specifically building high-performance backend services and APIs. Your daily responsibilities include establishing engineering standards, conducting architecture reviews, and mentoring engineers to ensure scalable, resilient, and highly available software. You will utilize Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Microservices architecture to develop event-driven solutions for real-time processing and system integration. The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, API design, and CI/CD pipelines to solve complex technical problems and support critical business capabilities within a highly regulated financial services environment.

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Skills

Java Spring Boot Kafka Microservices CI/CD Apache Kafka AWS Azure GCP

What you'll do

Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade software solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
Establish engineering standards and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality software practices.
Build microservices and event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka for real-time processing and integration.
Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis and resolution efforts.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to engineers at various experience levels.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience leading technical teams of 5-10 engineers.
Expert-level Java development and strong proficiency in Spring Boot.
Deep understanding of Microservices architecture and event-driven solutions using Kafka.
Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across multiple levels.
Strong coding, debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing engineering talent.

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