Lead Software Engineer – JAVA, Spring Boot

PNC

Software Engineer Lead responsible for high-quality software solutions at PNC. Leading a team of engineers and collaborating across functions to ensure scalable and efficient systems.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $158,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong proficiency in Java and modern software development methodologies, with expertise in designing and developing scalable software solutions using microservices and API frameworks. Capable of providing technical guidance, optimizing database performance, and facilitating complex problem resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Java ProficiencySpring Boot DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureAPI Frameworks (REST, GraphQL)CI/CD Practices

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootHibernateRESTMicroservicesSQL (MySQL)ActiveMQKafkaDatabase DesignPerformance Tuning

Soft Skills

Problem ResolutionTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

Elastic-SearchRedisOpenshiftKubernetesBitbucketJenkinsIntelliJGradleJUnit

Industry Keywords

Software ArchitectureEvent-Driven Design PatternsApplication SecurityScalability Best PracticesSAFe Methodology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GradleGraphQLHibernateJavaJenkinsJUnitKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLNoSQLOpenShiftReactRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

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

Strong proficiency in Java , with hands-on experience in Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST, and Microservices.
Solid understanding of software architecture, microservices, and event-driven design patterns.
Experience designing and developing solutions using core Java, SQL (MySQL), and ActiveMQ, Kafka.
Hands-on expertise in authentication & authorization systems, API frameworks (REST, GraphQL) and persistence stores.
Proficiency in database design and optimization, including both relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
Experience working with Elastic-Search and Redis is a plus.
Strong knowledge of performance tuning, application security, and scalability best practices.
Experience with modern software development methodologies, (SAFe preferred).
Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React is a plus.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Openshift, Kubernetes).
Experience with CI/CD tools and platforms(Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc.).
Experience using IntelliJ, Gradle, and writing JUnit test cases.

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