Senior Software Engineer – Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, Kafka

PNC

Senior Software Engineer developing scalable and secure software solutions at PNC. Focused on Java, microservices, and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timePittsburgh • Arizona, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheJavaKafkaMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications, primarily focused on backend services
Build and support microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot
Develop event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka for high-throughput, low-latency messaging
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Contribute to system design, code reviews, and technical decision-making to ensure quality, scalability, and performance
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following PNC engineering standards and best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
Strong Java full-stack experience with a primary focus on backend development
Extensive experience with Spring Boot and RESTful API development
Hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
Experience with Apache Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms
Solid understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and software design patterns
Experience working in Agile development environments
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Bachelor's degree

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 BootRESTful APImicroservicesApache Kafkaobject-oriented designdata structuressoftware design patternsAgile developmentevent-driven solutions

Soft Skills

problem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationmentoringtechnical guidancecode reviewsdecision-makingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree