Software Engineer - Java/Microservices/Spring Boot

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 Software Engineer within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA. 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.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and support modern, scalable applications using a Java full ‑ stack and microservices ‑ based architecture. This role is ideal for an engineer who is technically strong, collaborative, and comfortable working across the full development lifecycle—from design and development through testing and deployment—within an Agile delivery environment.

Design, develop, and maintain Java full ‑ stack applications supporting business ‑ critical platforms. Build and enhance Spring Boot–based microservices, following best practices for scalability, resiliency, and performance. Develop and optimize database solutions, including schema design, queries, and performance tuning. Collaborate with cross ‑ functional teams to translate requirements into well ‑ designed, testable solutions. Participate in CI/CD pipelines, supporting automated builds, testing, and deployments. Write clean, maintainable, and well ‑ documented code; participate in code reviews and technical discussions. Communicate effectively with team members, product partners, and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and alignment. Preferred Skills & Experience Strong experience with Java full ‑ stack development. Hands ‑ on experience with Spring Boot. Experience building and supporting microservices ‑ based architectures. Solid database skills, including working with relational and/or NoSQL databases. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Nice ‑ to ‑ Have Qualifications Experience with OpenShift. Experience using Docker and containerized application development. Familiarity with cloud ‑ native or hybrid cloud environments. Experience working in enterprise or regulated technology environments. 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.

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.

Application Development, Business Management, CI/CD, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Microservice Framework, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Boot, User Experience (UX) Design Competencies Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Maintenance, Application