Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack, Java

PNC

Software Engineer Lead designing Java applications and optimizing performance at PNC. Collaborating with DevOps and QA teams for deployment and testing.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $55,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularCloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsSpringSQLTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain end-to-end internal applications using Java, including both frontend and backend components.
Design and implement server networking solutions, optimizing performance and reliability.
Integrate APIs and manage data flow between distributed systems.
Monitor and troubleshoot network issues, ensuring high availability and security.
Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to streamline deployment and testing processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience with Java, Node.js, Spring Framework, and server-side development.
Intermediate understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP, WebSockets).
Experience with front-end technologies such as Angular/HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Proficiency in object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
Understanding of database management and SQL queries.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
Capability to debug and optimize applications for performance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaNode.jsSpring FrameworkAngularHTMLCSSJavaScriptSQLobject-oriented programmingdesign patterns

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science