Senior Software Engineering Manager – Java, Microservices, Spring Boot

PNC

Senior Software Engineering Manager leading Java microservices development and mentoring engineers in technology-focused environment. Driving architectural standards and fostering team growth at PNC.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a hands‑on technical leader, actively designing, coding, reviewing, and troubleshooting software solutions
Lead the architecture and development of Java‑based microservices using Spring Boot and modern API‑driven patterns
Drive technical standards, best practices, and code quality across the team
Partner with architects and platform teams to design scalable, resilient, and secure systems
Participate directly in critical technical discussions, design reviews, and complex problem solving
Manage and mentor a team of 10–15 software engineers, supporting performance, growth, and career development
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning in alignment with technology and business needs
Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, QA, DevOps, and other engineers
Clearly communicate technical designs, risks, and trade‑offs to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a strong technical leader with a clear hands‑on engineering focus
Extensive experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices‑based architectures
Demonstrated ability to lead and scale teams of 10–15 engineers
Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including Agile methodologies and CI/CD
Ability to balance technical execution with effective people leadership
Experience in Financial Services or Fintech environments (Nice to Have Skills)
Familiarity with highly regulated, enterprise‑scale systems (Nice to Have Skills)
Experience building or modernizing platforms supporting high availability and performance (Nice to Have Skills)
Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable
Industry experience is typically 8+ years
At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered

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

JavaSpring BootmicroservicesAgile methodologiesCI/CDsoftware development practicesarchitecture designtroubleshootingcode qualityperformance optimization

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationproblem solvingaccountabilityteam managementcareer developmentcontinuous improvementstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Masters degreePhDjob specific certification