Lead Software Engineer – Mainframe, Retail/Deposit

Software Engineer Lead focused on mainframe applications for Retail Deposit at PNC, balancing leadership and technical engagement.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $55,000 - $158,700 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and support of mainframe applications supporting both batch and online processing in a Retail Deposit environment.
Design, develop, and enhance robust online transaction processing solutions, including complex interfacing beyond basic inquiry transactions.
Own and support CICS-based online applications, with strong usage of CICS Queues and integrations via z/OS Connect to distributed APIs.
Drive changes through the full lifecycle: development, testing, migration, and production deployment, including post‑implementation monitoring.
Provide hands‑on leadership while remaining technically engaged, balancing development and leadership activities (50/50).
Participate in on‑call and production support, including supporting changes introduced by the team and monitoring system behavior after release.
Mentor and guide engineers, providing technical direction and helping build depth in mainframe and online processing expertise.

What you’ll need

Strong experience with mainframe applications supporting both batch and online processing.
Batch processing experience including Endevor and mainframe utilities (e.g., File‑Aid, Easytrieve, and similar tools).
Deep, hands‑on CICS online transaction processing experience, including advanced use of CICS Queues.
Proven experience with z/OS Connect to integrate mainframe systems with distributed APIs.
Ability to design, troubleshoot, and explain online interfacing applications and processing flows end‑to‑end.
Strong understanding of legacy systems with extensive online integrations and real‑time processing considerations.
Experience leading technical work while remaining hands‑on in development.
Ability and desire to mentor and guide other engineers.
Comfortable owning production changes, data manipulation activities, and supporting teammates during implementation.
3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
Bachelor's degree or comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

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

mainframe applicationsbatch processingCICSCICS Queuesz/OS Connectonline transaction processingEndevorFile-AidEasytrievereal-time processing

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringtechnical directiontroubleshootingcommunicationteam supportproblem-solvingcollaborationguidanceengagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreejob specific certification