Principal Software Engineer Java

PNC

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted: 81 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
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

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Software Engineer Principal (Java) joins the Technology organization to provide end-to-end ownership of deliverables across project and business-as-usual work. This role functions as a technical leader and force multiplier, where the individual will lead solution design, set technical direction, and serve as an escalation point for complex challenges. Day-to-day responsibilities include proposing, designing, and coding software solutions to address complex business needs while overseeing necessary technical and procedural documentation. The candidate will utilize Java, T SQL, Git source control, uDeploy release automation, Linux platform support, and API integration within distributed systems. The role focuses on aligning business strategy with software solutions, utilizing modern principles to advance capabilities in an environment involving enterprise change management, incident processes, and potentially regulatory or audit-driven initiatives. Key competencies include architecture, system development life cycle, and technical troubleshooting.

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Skills

T SQL Java Git uDeploy Linux API Integration Distributed Systems Cloud Platforms Release Management System Development Life Cycle Technical Troubleshooting

What you'll do

Own end-to-end delivery of software projects and business-as-usual tasks with minimal oversight.
Design, code, and implement software solutions to address complex business requirements.
Lead solution design and set the technical direction for engineering teams.
Establish and enforce high-quality development and engineering standards across the organization.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and troubleshooting.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to colleagues during the development process.
Manage technical and procedural documentation required for software projects.
Apply modern principles and tools to improve business initiatives and capabilities.

What we're looking for

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
Applicants must have 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
Proficiency in Java development and T SQL/Database Engineering is required.
Experience with Git source control and uDeploy/Release Automation is required.
Skills in Linux/Platform Support and API Integration/Distributed Systems are required.
Candidates should be able to lead solution design, set technical direction, and serve as a technical escalation point.
Preferred experience includes familiarity with enterprise change management, incident processes, and cloud or hybrid architectures.
Experience supporting regulatory or audit-driven initiatives is preferred.

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