Software Engineer Principal (JAVA/Spring Boot)

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and implementing large scale, distributed
• systems.
• Expertise in one or more core programming languages such as Java, C#,
• Python, or Go.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, APIs, databases, and data
• modeling.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and modern
• engineering practices.
• PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.
• PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
• Job Description
• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.
• PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
• Preferred Skills
• Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design
• Competencies
• Application Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting
• Work Experience
• Education
• Bachelors
• Certifications
• No Required Certification(s)
• Licenses
• No Required License(s)
• Pay Transparency
• Base Salary: $106,000.00 - $165,600.00
• Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
• Application Window
• Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/21/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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Additional Information

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Software Engineer Principal (JAVA/Spring Boot) within PNC's Retail Tech Core Debit Product organization, you will be based in Dallas TX, Pittsburgh PA or Strongsville OH. The Software Engineer Principal (JAVA/Spring Boot) will provide technical leadership and architectural direction across critical software initiatives. In this role, you will design scalable systems, mentor engineering teams, and drive best practices that align technology solutions with business strategy. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong influence without authority, and a proven ability to solve complex, cross domain problems.

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