Solution Architect Sr. Enterprise Capabilities

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 Solutions Architect within PNCs Technology organization you can be based in Pittsburgh PA Cleveland OH Phoenix AZ or Denver CO.

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing end-to-end technology solutions that align with business objectives ensuring scalability performance security and integration across enterprise platforms. This role bridges business needs and technical execution guiding engineering teams and influencing architecture decisions across multiple systems.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.


Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Architecture
Design scalable secure and high-performing solutions across applications data and infrastructure
Translate business requirements into architectural blueprints and technical specifications
Define integration patterns across enterprise systems APIs and third-party platforms
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and roadmaps
Technical Leadership
Provide architectural guidance and direction to engineering teams
Lead technical design reviews and ensure adherence to design principles
Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies early
Drive best practices in design coding and deployment

Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with product business and engineering leaders to define solution strategies
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Support pre-sales or strategic initiatives through solution modeling and presentations

Delivery & Execution
Support solution implementation across the full SDLC
Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (performance availability security compliance)
Oversee integration and deployment strategies across environments
Governance & Standards
Establish and enforce architecture standards patterns and frameworks
Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise governance
Maintain documentation of architecture artifacts decisions and patterns

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field preferred
8 years of experience in software engineering systems architecture or solution design preferred
Proven experience designing enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
Deep knowledge of APIs microservices and integration patterns
Experience with security compliance and regulatory frameworks

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect TOGAF)
Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of data architecture analytics and event-driven systems

Key Skills:
Architecture & Design: Systems thinking scalable design solution modeling
Technical Expertise: Cloud APIs microservices distributed systems
Leadership: Influencing without authority mentoring teams
Communication: Executive-level storytelling and technical translation
Problem Solving: Risk identification trade-off analysis decision-making

Success Metrics:
Alignment of solutions to business outcomes and strategy
Reduction in technical debt and architecture risks
Delivery of scalable reliable and secure solutions
Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption of architectural standards

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

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.

• Develops solution architecture and resolves complex issues in a variety of projects through the implementation of requirements analysis expertise support and project supervision.
• Designs solution architecture in large or complex programs including system and application designs software and technical architecture in accordance with strategies and objectives.
• Provides expertise for the solution architecture team and other IT staff on a variety of issues in software designs system architecture and solution-oriented technologies.
• Communicates with clients and analyses business requirements and processes; makes recommendations and leads in shaping future plans in solution architecture.
• Oversees solution architecture project outcomes including hardware and software design; ensures that each project phase meets overall requirements.

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.

Communication Competitive Advantages Customer Solutions Design Enterprise Architecture Framework Machine Learning (ML) Risk Assessments Team Player Technical Knowledge Work Collaboratively

Analytical Thinking Effective Communications Effectiveness Measurement Industry Knowledge IT Standards Procedures & Policies Planning: Tactical Strategic Platform Architecture Problem Solving Software Product Design/Architecture The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

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)

Base Salary: $80000.00 $185150.00

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.

Generally this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 05/21/2026 although it may be longer with business discretion.

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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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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