Software Engineer Principal - Java, Python

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineer Principal within PNC’s Lending Tech organization, you will be based in Dallas, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, Birmingham, AL, Strongsville, OH or Phoenix, AZ.

Strong hands-on experience with Java 8, Java 11, and Java 17 development, including modern language features, performance optimization, and migration strategies.

Experience developing and maintaining Groovy scripts and Python applications for automation, integrations, data processing, scripting, and business rule implementations., Lead analytics and decisioning processes across multiple functions or business units, leveraging complex analytical tools and technologies to create data-driven solutions while mentoring junior team members.

Define, develop, maintain, and enhance APIs and decision services that support enterprise business capabilities.

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java 8, Java 11, and Java 17, following industry best practices and coding standards.

Develop and manage business rules and decision services using enterprise rules engines/BRMS platforms, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and business agility.

Design, develop, and maintain Groovy scripts and Python-based solutions to support application integrations, workflow automation, business rule execution, analytics, and operational processes.

Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and modern software engineering practices to architect and deliver high-quality solutions.

Work with business and technology teams to define API contracts and service interfaces using Swagger/OpenAPI specifications.

Design and implement integrations between internal and external systems using REST, SOAP, messaging platforms, event-driven frameworks, and data services.

Develop Python-based utilities, automation frameworks, and ETL components to streamline data movement, transformation, validation, and reporting processes.

Utilize Groovy scripting within BPM, workflow orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise applications to enhance process automation and operational efficiency.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position., * Aligns business strategy with software solutions.

• Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Experience with Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS) and Rules Engines such as Drools, Red Hat Decision Manager, IBM ODM, Blaze Advisor, or similar platforms.

Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD), SOLID principles, Design Patterns, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and enterprise application architecture.

Experience designing and developing microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native applications.

Extensive experience with system integrations, including REST APIs, SOAP services, message queues, event streaming, and middleware platforms.

BPMN modeling tools such as jBPM or Camunda.

JSON Schema, XSD, XML, and web services (RESTful and SOAP).

Experience building and documenting APIs using Swagger/OpenAPI specifications.

Experience writing and executing API test cases using SOAPUI, Postman, and automated testing frameworks.

Experience building and maintaining Azure Data Factory pipelines.

Experience using Groovy scripting within CI/CD pipelines, workflow automation, BPM platforms, and enterprise application development.

Experience leveraging Python for data analysis, API development, automation, orchestration, ETL processes, and analytics solutions.

Experience with API security standards including OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSL/TLS, and enterprise authentication frameworks.

Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git-based source control, code reviews, and DevOps best practices., Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, JSON, Process Improvements, Python (Programming Language), Release Management, RESTful APIs, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design, XML Schema Definition (XSD)

Competencies

Application Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: 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.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: 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.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .

For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do their best work.

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PNC’s total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page (https://careers.pnc.com/global/en/total-rewards) .