Software Engineer Sr - Backend Quality Engineer/Automation

PNC

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Work type
On-site
Location
ALStrongsville, OHDallas, TXPittsburgh, PACleveland, OHPhoenix, AZ
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 23, 2026 (soon)

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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.

PNC currently has 176 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer Sr - Backend Quality Engineer/Automation

As a Senior Backend Quality Engineer at PNC's Lending Payments platform in one of several U.S. locations, you will focus on building and scaling automated testing capabilities to ensure high-quality software delivery. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing layered test strategies, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and reducing defect leakage through disciplined test practices. You will work closely with developers to enhance testability and prevent defects, ensuring that quality gates are met before promotion. Key skills required include experience in test automation engineering, API testing, SQL knowledge, and familiarity with performance testing concepts. The role demands expertise in BDD-style executable specifications and the ability to create reusable automation patterns for maintainable tests. This position is crucial for maintaining high standards in a regulated environment where correctness and auditability are paramount.

What you'll do

  • Owns and maintains automation frameworks and suites for critical services.
  • Designs layered test strategies and integrates automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Partners with developers to ensure stories are testable before promotion.
  • Builds and optimizes regression automation, reducing flakiness and improving runtime.
  • Defines quality gates and ensures evidence-based Definition of Done in CI/CD.

What we're looking for

  • Strong experience in test automation engineering and maintaining automation frameworks.
  • Experience designing layered test strategies and integrating automated tests into CI/CD.
  • Comfortable partnering with developers on testability, defect prevention, and release readiness.
  • Experience testing APIs/services and validating data flows using SQL and data validation concepts.
  • Background in regulated domains like payments or banking with a focus on correctness and auditability.
  • Familiarity with BDD-style executable specifications and API automation tools in enterprise environments.

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