Software Architect Sr (GenAI Solutions Architect)

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 Enterprise Technology (Automation & Platform) organization you will be based in Dallas TX or Pittsburgh PA.

Role Overview
The GenAI Solutions Architect is responsible for defining and delivering enterprise-scale AI and automation architecture with a focus on Document AI and Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities supporting Banking and Lending platforms.
This role partners with business product and engineering teams to design scalable secure and compliant solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and successful end-to-end delivery.

Primary Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy
Define and own end-to-end architecture for GenAI and Document AI solutions
Design LLM-based architectures including RAG pipelines and AI orchestration frameworks
Establish architecture standards design patterns and governance models
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture security and risk frameworks

Delivery & Execution
Drive end-to-end solution delivery from ideation through production deployment
Provide architectural oversight to ensure quality scalability and timely delivery
Support estimation sizing (T-shirt sizing) and roadmap planning
Identify and mitigate technical risks dependencies and delivery challenges
Ensure adherence to DevSecOps CI/CD and operational readiness practices

Platform & Engineering Enablement
Architect cloud-native solutions using Kubernetes/OpenShift and microservices
Design intelligent document processing (IDP) solutions (classification extraction validation summarization)
Evaluate and integrate GenAI automation and emerging technology platforms
Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering teams and technical leads

Governance & Compliance
Ensure solutions meet regulatory security and data privacy requirements
Define and enforce AI governance model lifecycle and responsible AI practices

Required Qualifications
Experience
10 years of experience in software engineering and/or architecture
Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise AI/GenAI solutions
Experience working in Banking Lending or regulated financial environments

GenAI & AI Architecture
Strong expertise in LLMs RAG architectures and enterprise AI integration
Experience with prompt engineering orchestration frameworks and AI lifecycle management
Technology Stack
Expert-level Python (FastAPI Django or similar frameworks)
Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift (OCP) and cloud-native architecture
Strong understanding of APIs microservices and event-driven architecture
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Document AI & Data
Experience designing document-centric AI solutions (OCR NLP IDP)
Strong knowledge of relational databases and data modeling
Security & Compliance
Experience with enterprise security controls secrets management and compliance frameworks
Understanding of AI risk model governance and data privacy standards

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with vector databases embeddings and semantic search
Exposure to Azure OpenAI or cloud-based AI platforms
Knowledge of Java microservices (Spring Boot) and integration patterns
Familiarity with NoSQL databases and search platforms (Elastic/OpenSearch)

Leadership & Competencies
Ability to influence architecture decisions and drive execution outcomes
Strong communication skills to translate technical solutions into business value
Experience working with distributed/onshore-offshore teams
Demonstrated ownership accountability and delivery focus
Ability to balance strategic architecture with hands-on execution

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.

• 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.

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.

Competitive Advantages Customer Solutions Design Enterprise Architecture Framework Java Full Stack Development Machine Learning (ML) Risk Assessments Technical Knowledge

Analytical Thinking Application Development Tools Industry Knowledge IT Architecture Platform Architecture Products and Services Service Oriented Architecture Technologies Software Process Improvement (SPI)

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.

Bachelors

No Required Certification(s)

No Required License(s)

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; 9 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 visit.

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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.

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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