Founding Full Stack Software Engineer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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 Senior Software Engineer within PNC's Retail Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO or Birmingham, AL.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building scalable, modern applications and services. You will work alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and architects to develop user-facing applications, APIs, and microservices that power critical business capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services.
• Contribute to the development of frontend applications using Angular and modern web technologies.
• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices using Java and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver features.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices, coding standards, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues across the technology stack.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure software quality.
• Support application deployments and ongoing production maintenance.
• Learn and apply modern software development methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
Qualifications
• Experience developing software applications using Java.
• Experience building or consuming RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles, object-oriented programming, and application design patterns.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging software applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with both frontend and backend development in a full-stack capacity.
• Experience developing web applications using Angular.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
What You'll Bring
• A passion for technology and continuous learning.
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn from and mentor peers.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to solve complex technical challenges.
Key Technologies
• Java
• Angular
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• Git
• SQL/NoSQL Databases
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Docker & Kubernetes
• CI/CD Tooling and Agile Development Practices
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

• Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
• Writes code, tests and deploys software.
• Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.
• Maintains and debugs software.

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
API Development, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, DevOps, Full Stack Development, Group Problem Solving, Microservice Framework, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design
Competencies
Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, 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 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. 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)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $86,250.00 - $158,125.00
Salaries 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 Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/17/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
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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