Principal Software Engineer, JAVA, Spring Boot

PNC

Principal Java/Spring Boot engineer leading architecture and scalable software initiatives. Designing banking technology solutions and mentoring engineering teams across PNC’s U.S.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $106,000 - $165,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems, with a strong focus on system architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams and apply modern engineering practices to drive business initiatives.

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Large-Scale Distributed Systems DesignJava, C#, Python, or Go ExpertiseCloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)System Architecture and Data ModelingSoftware Development Lifecycle Knowledge

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Hard Skills

System ArchitectureAPIsData ModelingCloud PlatformsSoftware Development LifecycleModern Engineering PracticesScalable Systems DesignTechnical DocumentationProblem SolvingSoftware Solutions Development

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceMentoringCollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Business Strategy AlignmentEngineering Best PracticesComplex Problem SolvingSoftware SolutionsTechnical Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Align business strategy with software solutions
Propose, design, and code software solutions for complex business needs
Oversee required technical and procedural documentation
Lead complex problem solving
Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development
Apply modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities
Design scalable systems and provide architectural direction across critical software initiatives
Mentor engineering teams and drive engineering best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
Expertise in one or more core programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Go
Strong knowledge of system architecture, APIs, databases, and data modeling
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and modern engineering practices
University/college degree typically required for this level
5+ years of industry-relevant experience
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must not require employment visa sponsorship; PNC will not provide sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT
Specific certifications may be required for roles at this level, but no required certification is listed for this position
No required license is listed

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
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Years-of-service benefits