Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack, Java, API

PNC

Lead Software Engineer developing Java applications for PNC's Lending Technology. Focused on digital experiences for credit card customers through Agile methodologies.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,250 - $158,125 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Java and Spring frameworks for backend development, along with strong capabilities in Microservices architecture and API development. Proven leadership in Agile environments, mentoring junior engineers, and driving technical execution to enhance customer-facing applications.

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Java DevelopmentSpring FrameworksMicroservices ArchitectureAPI DevelopmentAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

JavaSpringMicroservicesAPI DevelopmentJavaScriptAngularUnit TestingIntegration TestingOracle DatabasesObject-Oriented Programming

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesCredit Card IndustryDigital TransformationCustomer Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesOracleSpring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and delivery of customer-facing applications using Java for backend services and JavaScript for front-end functionality.
Develop and enhance scalable Spring-based applications that support critical credit card customer journeys.
Build and maintain Microservices architectures to enable flexible, resilient, and highly available solutions.
Design, develop, and integrate APIs to support seamless communication between applications and enterprise platforms.
Participate in software releases and production deployments, ensuring smooth implementation of new features and enhancements.
Perform comprehensive testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and validation of application functionality prior to deployment.
Serve as a technical lead within an Agile team, helping prioritize work, coordinate development efforts, and guide delivery objectives.
Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to development standards, coding best practices, and overall solution quality.
Mentor and support junior engineers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Partner closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering practices, application performance, and customer experience outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
Strong hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java for object-oriented application and backend service development
Experience utilizing Spring frameworks to build robust, maintainable, and scalable applications
Proven experience with Microservices development, including designing and implementing distributed systems
Hands-on experience with API Development, including creating, integrating, and supporting RESTful services
Experience using JavaScript to develop and enhance user-facing application functionality
Strong testing background with experience validating application quality through automated and manual testing approaches
Demonstrated leadership experience conducting code reviews, organizing development efforts, prioritizing work, and driving technical execution
Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering knowledge sharing within development teams
Experience working in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery processes
Experience developing front-end applications using Angular to build responsive and modern user interfaces
Familiarity with Oracle databases for application data management, querying, and backend integrations
Additional experience in designing and supporting enterprise-scale API Development initiatives
Banking, financial services, or credit card industry experience, with an understanding of customer-facing financial products and digital customer journeys
Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation or customer experience modernization initiatives.

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