Software Engineering Manager - API-based applications

PNC

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Work type
On-site
Location
Strongsville, OH · Pittsburgh, PA
Salary
$100,100–$185,900 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Below market

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Similar $174k
This role $143k
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This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $142,300–$206,419 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $143k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About PNC

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 152 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,250–$185,525 across 58 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineering Manager - API-based applications

Join PNC's Retail Tech organization as a Software Engineering Manager in Pittsburgh or Strongsville, leading a team of software engineers and analysts. This role involves hands-on technical oversight, including code reviews and architectural guidance for .NET, Java, or Mainframe applications supporting reconciliation, IRA processing, and tax systems. You will drive Agile practices, manage budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, strong coaching skills, and expertise in API-based application management within financial services environments. Experience in modernization initiatives is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers in best practices and modern development methodologies.
  • Oversee the technical aspects of API-driven applications for reconciliation, IRA processing, and tax-related systems.
  • Manage Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to drive project progress.
  • Allocate resources effectively to meet business objectives while managing the team’s budget and forecasting needs.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point, reviewing code and providing architectural guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in technical leadership or management roles.
  • Proven ability to review code and provide technical direction for high-quality deliverables.
  • Experience managing API-based applications and modernization initiatives.
  • Strong background in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban).
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills for team leadership.

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