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Position Overview
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Job Profile
Position OverviewAt 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 Quality Assurance Architect - Test Data Management within PNC's Technology - Solution Delivery Enablement (SDE) organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, or Phoenix, AZ.
As a Quality Assurance Architect – Test Data Management (TDM), you are responsible for designing and guiding how test data is safely created, protected, and delivered across non-production environments. This role focuses on establishing the technical architecture and standards that enable the scalable, compliant, and efficient use of test data across the bank.
As a Quality Assurance Architect – Test Data Management (TDM), responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Developing enterprise-level architectures and design patterns for test data management
• Establishing technical standards and guardrails for data masking, subsetting, synthetic data generation, and data refresh processes
• Ensuring that test data solutions are inherently secure, compliant, and audit-ready by design
• Providing technical guidance to ensure consistent adoption and implementation of TDM standards across teams
• Supporting enterprise TDM transformation initiatives and contributing to platform evaluation and selection efforts
Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering Test Data Management (TDM) solutions within an enterprise environment
• Hands-on experience or solution design expertise in data masking, subsetting, and/or synthetic data generation
• Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements applicable to non-production environments
• Proven ability to design and implement end-to-end test data flows, including data sourcing, protection, and provisioning
• Experience partnering effectively with application, Quality Engineering (QE), infrastructure, and security teams
• Enterprise-focused mindset, with the ability to design scalable, reusable, and standardized solutions
• Experience with enterprise-level TDM tools such as Informatica TDM, Broadcom, Delphix, or comparable platformsPNC 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

• Responsible for development and support of processes, practices and tools necessary to produce quality products/services and to manage risk.
• Researches and recommends hardware and software purchases for software quality assurance program. Selects and implements formal QA methodologies.
• Architects and implements agile testing practices and tools. Evaluates, recommends and implements enterprise-wide defect-tracking software.
• Assists in planning and estimation of Quality Assurance support for new programs and projects. Conducts audits and reviews.
• Supports Quality Assurance specialists on programs or projects. Conducts program reviews and complex process audits.

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 SkillsCompetitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Technical KnowledgeCompetenciesAccuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Influencing, IT Architecture, Process Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Product Design/Architecture, Software Quality Assurance And TestingWork ExperienceRoles 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.EducationBachelorsCertificationsNo Required Certification(s)LicensesNo Required License(s)Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $91,000.00 – $185,900.00Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.Application WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 05/08/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.BenefitsPNC 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.

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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.

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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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