Senior Solution Architect – Enterprise Capabilities

PNC

Solutions Architect at PNC responsible for designing end-to-end technology solutions aligning business objectives. Focus on scalability, performance, security, and integration across enterprise platforms.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timePittsburgh • Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $185,150 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformMicroservicesSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Partner with product, business, and engineering leaders to define solution strategies
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Support solution implementation across the full SDLC
Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (performance, availability, security, compliance)
Oversee integration and deployment strategies across environments
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s 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
Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF) preferred
Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries preferred
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines preferred
Knowledge of data architecture, analytics, and event-driven systems preferred

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
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringsystems architecturesolution designenterprise-scale applicationsdistributed systemsAPIsmicroservicescloud platformsdata architectureevent-driven systems

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationtechnical guidancerisk managementbest practices advocacydocumentation

Certifications

AWS Solutions ArchitectTOGAF