Lead Software Engineer, Python, Pyspark, Restful API

PNC

Software Engineer Lead at PNC, developing Python solutions for financial modeling on a high-performance Linux cluster. Collaborating in Agile sprints within a geographically distributed team.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $55,000 - $179,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPandasPySparkPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions
Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs
Prepares technical and procedural documentation required
Facilitates complex problem resolution
Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues
Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software
Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
Strong proficiency in Python
Experience in PySpark
Proven ability to build and optimize data pipelines and RESTful APIs
Hands-on experience with Pandas, Parquet, and Linux-based environments
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and sprint-based development
Expertise in version control systems (Bitbucket, Git)
University / college degree or a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service)

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

PythonPySparkdata pipelinesRESTful APIsPandasParquetLinuxAgile methodologiesversion control systemsBitbucket

Soft Skills

technical designproblem resolutiontechnical guidancedocumentation preparationcommunication

Certifications

university degreejob specific certification