Software Engineer - Backend Java

Position 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 - Backend Java within PNC's Retail 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.

Job Description

The Software Engineer – Backend Java will focus on backend development for an internal application, contributing to the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions that drive operational efficiency and business value.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to API development, event-driven architectures, and modern backend technologies while gaining exposure to Agile development practices and enterprise-grade systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend software solutions that address business requirements and operational needs.

• Build, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications and services.

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to support application functionality and system integrations.
• Collaborate with engineering team members to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application defects, performance issues, and system errors.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
• Support software deployment activities and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.
• Maintain existing backend applications by monitoring performance, implementing enhancements, and addressing technical debt.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement activities.
• Contribute to event-driven and distributed system architectures where applicable.
  Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software development methodologies.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience developing applications using Java and Object-Oriented Programming principles.

• Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs.

• Experience writing, testing, and deploying software solutions across the software development lifecycle.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with Node.js as a development platform.
• Experience working with Kafka event streaming technologies.
• Exposure to Confluent Kafka in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Neo4j or other graph database technologies.
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and collaborative engineering practices.

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.

Qualifications

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, Java, Node.js, Process Improvements, Release Management, RESTful APIs, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Maintenance, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing/Documentation

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Benefits

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.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses.  Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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