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 companys success. As a Software Architect Sr within PNCs C&IB organization you will be based either in Pittsburgh PA or Dallas TX or Little Rock AR or OverLand Park KS. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Architect to lead the design development and implementation of complex enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on technically adept and experienced in modern software engineering practices including containerization CI/CD event-driven systems and microservices. You will play a critical role in mentoring developers making key architectural decisions and effectively communicating with both technical teams and C-level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect scalable resilient (Active/Active) and secure enterprise applications and modern frameworks.
Lead the design and implementation of microservices architectures with strong domain-driven design principles.
Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of production-ready services.
Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins uDeploy and integrate security into the pipeline (DevSecOps).
Leverage Kafka for event streaming and MongoDB for scalable NoSQL data solutions.
Design and manage RESTful APIs and optionally GraphQL with proper documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI.
Collaborate with QA and support teams to ensure system integrity performance and scalability.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business-friendly language for executive stakeholders.
Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
Evaluate and recommend tools technologies and processes to enhance platform quality and developer productivity.
Lead legacy modernization efforts and integration strategies across enterprise systems.
Implement monitoring and observability using tools such as ELK Stack.
Required Skills & Experience
Proven ability to work with product owners business analysts and executive leadership to align technical solutions with business goals.
Experience leading digital transformation initiatives and managing change across large organizations
Experience with legacy system modernization and enterprise integration patterns.
Extensive experience development and architecture within enterprise environments.
Proven track record designing and implementing microservices-based systems.
Strong expertise with Docker Jenkins and uDeploy in production environments.
Hands-on experience with Kafka (or similar event streaming technologies) and MongoDB (or other NoSQL databases).
Solid understanding of CI/CD DevSecOps and container orchestration.
Deep knowledge of software security performance optimization and system scalability.
Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex technical topics to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive self-starter mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
Cloud architecture experience with Azure AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
*****PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.*****
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
- Leads in the overall design of cross-functional multi-platform and Web-based application systems; oversees all application system processes.
- Develops application architecture and blueprints aimed at reflecting enterprise business logic.
- Defines application components platforms interfaces and development tools. Directs mapping activities on specific technology platforms.
- Provides technical guidance to application development teams. Consults on integration and conversion activities.
- Conducts reviews and analyses organizational needs and goals to develop and implement applications.
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 PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications
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
Competitive Advantages Customer Solutions Design Enterprise Architecture Framework Machine Learning Risk Assessments Technical Knowledge
Competencies
Analytical Thinking Application Development Tools Industry Knowledge IT Architecture Platform Architecture Products and Services Service Oriented Architecture Technologies Software Process Improvement (SPI)
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree PhD or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8 years. Specific certifications are often lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature) dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption surrogacy and doula reimbursement; educational assistance including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition PNC generally provides the following paid time off depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs including benefits for full time and part-time employees visitYour PNC Total Rewards.
Disability Accommodations Statement
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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and for any registered role the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
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