Lead Software Engineer – Java, Spring Boot, Angular

PNC

Software engineering lead at PNC, a banking and financial-services company, developing Java, Spring Boot, and Angular solutions. Leading architecture, delivery, testing, mentoring, and production support for scalable applications.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,250 - $158,125 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software application development, architecture design, and technical mentorship, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Proficient in troubleshooting, process improvement, and applying modern methodologies to enhance business capabilities.

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Software Application DevelopmentSoftware Architecture DesignTechnical MentorshipApplication Delivery ProcessesTechnical Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Application DevelopmentSoftware Solutions DesignUX DesignApplication TestingSystem Development Life CycleProcess ImprovementsRelease ManagementCoding Standards AdherencePerformance OptimizationTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingProblem SolvingStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement

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Industry Keywords

Technical GuidanceCross-Functional TeamsEmerging TechnologiesComplex Problem ResolutionProduction Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and implementation of software applications and systems
Design scalable, reliable, and maintainable software architectures
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to software engineers
Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define requirements and technical solutions
Review code, enforce best practices, and ensure adherence to coding standards
Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and technologies
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and support production environments
Manage project priorities, timelines, and technical deliverables
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial
Ensure software quality through testing, security practices, and performance optimization
Create and lead the technical design and development of software solutions
Propose and design software solutions for complex business needs
Prepare technical and procedural documentation
Facilitate complex problem resolution
Review coding, testing, and software documentation
Apply modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/college degree, typically a bachelor’s degree
3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience
Knowledge of application development, software solutions, design, and UX design
Skills in business management, customer solutions, group problem solving, process improvements, and release management
Competency in application delivery processes, application design, architecture, application development tools, application testing, packaged application integration, and system development life cycle
Technical troubleshooting ability
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
No employment visa sponsorship or STEM OPT participation available

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 plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year
Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business and/or individual performance