Software Engineer Lead - Full Stack Java, API

Overview 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 Lead Software Engineer within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX. Join a high-impact technology team focused on transforming the digital experience for credit card customers. This team supports critical customer journeys across the credit card lifecycle, including onboarding, lost card services, and other customer-facing experiences. Working within an Agile environment, the Lead Software Developer will play a key role in designing, building, and modernizing applications that enhance customer interactions. While this is a full-stack position, the role is primarily backend-focused and will involve developing scalable APIs, contributing to microservices architecture, supporting production deployments, and mentoring junior engineers. 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.

Core Responsibilities 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. Preferred Skills & 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. Experience participating in software releases, deployment activities, and production support processes. 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