Software Engineer Lead, Lending Technology (Payments)

PNC

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PAStrongsville, OHDallas, TXBirmingham, AL
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Jul 10, 2026
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 · Software Engineer Lead, Lending Technology (Payments)

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As a Lead Software Engineer in PNC's Lending Technology - Payments team, you will design and build modern software solutions that support critical banking functions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating closely with product owners, quality engineering teams, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure applications. You will drive technical direction, ensure engineering excellence through mentorship and architectural guidance, and foster cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams. The role requires expertise in Java, microservices architecture, REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and a strong understanding of UX design principles. This position is pivotal in addressing the complex challenges within the banking sector, emphasizing resilience and scalability at large scale.

Skills

Java CI/CD Microservices Architecture REST AWS Kubernetes Docker Python PostgreSQL Git Jenkins SonarQube Maven Spring Boot React Angular Vue.js Swagger JUnit Mockito

What you'll do

Design and build modern software solutions that enable key banking functions.
Ensure engineering excellence by driving technical direction and architectural guidance.
Mentor team members to elevate overall execution and foster a supportive culture.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and business stakeholders on projects.
Deliver resilient, scalable, and secure applications through cross-functional teamwork.

What we're looking for

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Extensive experience in designing and implementing microservices architecture.
Proficiency in Java programming language for application development.
Strong background in CI/CD processes and release management.
Experience with RESTful API design and user experience (UX) principles.

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