Senior Software Architect

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 Senior Software Architect within PNC's Lending organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX, Birmingham AL. 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.

Key Responsibilities Architecture & Solution Design Lead solution design and architecture reviews for software development initiatives Perform upfront analysis and architecture-focused design activities Translate architectural direction into detailed designs for delivery teams Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and governance requirements Analysis & Planning Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define solution scope Identify requirements, assumptions, dependencies, and constraints Support architecture governance and review processes Create and maintain required architecture artifacts and documentation Integration & System Design Design and evaluate system interactions and data flows Define integration approaches across applications and services Assess API, file-based, and event-driven integration patterns Consider both customer-facing and employee-facing channel impacts Required Technical Skills (3-5+ Years Experience) Requirements Analysis & Solution Scoping Translate business goals into functional and non-functional requirements Define solution boundaries, assumptions, and scope Solution Design & Governance Produce designs aligned with architecture principles, standards, and target-state vision Prepare solutions for architecture council reviews and compliance assessments Architecture Documentation Create and maintain architecture deliverables using approved templates and standards Ensure artifacts are complete and review-ready Process & Workflow Modeling Model business and system workflows Identify handoffs, failure points, and optimization opportunities System Interaction & Integration Design Understand application interactions and data flows Design conceptual integrations across platforms and services Integration Architecture Knowledge of: APIs File-based integrations Event-driven architectures Streaming solutions Ability to document interface requirements and constraints Omni-Channel Experience Awareness Design with both customer and employee experiences in mind Consider branch, care center, and digital channel impacts Architecture Tool Proficiency Jira : Intake management, Kanban tracking, action item management Confluence : Documentation, architecture boilerplates, job aids Diagramming Tools : Gliffy or equivalent solution modeling tools Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Cloud & Modernization Basic cloud architecture awareness Cloud migration and modernization concepts Architecture Patterns Conceptual understanding of: Microservices Containers Streaming/event-driven platforms Data Architecture Master data management concepts Data flow analysis Shared services and API integration patterns Batch processing approaches Vendor Assessment Support vendor evaluations and selection processes Assess integration approaches, constraints, and overall solution fit Participate in RFP-related architecture reviews Desired Soft Skills Communication Strong written communication skills Ability to create clear architecture documentation and decision records Comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical