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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 Solution Architect Sr. within PNC's Technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland OH (preferred), Birmingham AL, Phoenix AZ, Denver CO or Dallas TX.
***PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.***
PNC is seeking a highly skilled IT Architect for solutioning and design of fraud, financial crimes, and AML technologies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our fraud detection and prevention ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
1.Evaluate requests for solution architecture services that have been submitted to have starting requirements and stakeholders identified.
2.Ensure that business outcomes / problem statement / requirements / use cases are adequately documented by requestor / Business System Analyst (BSA) / product owner
3.Review request against existing service offering matrix to determine Service Level Agreement (SLA)
4.Work with product organization to prioritize work against other competing priorities.
5.Creation of draft artifacts and begin investigation, exploration, technologies available and other constraints that may be involved.
6.Identify any additional stakeholders, both business and technology.
7.Engage relevant vendors, technology owners/SMEs, Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture, product owners to ensure feasibly, best practices, standards, and expectations are met
8.Creation of UML use case diagram(s), component diagram(s), sequence diagram(s) including textual details for each step.
9.Creation of Business Process Mapping Notation (BPMN) context diagram, functional flow diagram, cross-functional flow diagram, and application configuration flowchart diagram.
10.Review and evaluate options and technologies available that could be used to satisfy the requested service offering
11.Know and understand many different technologies and how they relate to each other
12.Document assumptions, risks, and decisions
13.Ensure/document/confirm deliverables align to documented architectural guiding principles
14.Present deliverables in design review to all stakeholders
15.Obtain artifact approval from all necessary stakeholders
16.Articulate cost/benefit or trade-off analysis (e.g. guiding principles, technologies, etc.)
17.Formulate, document and defend new technology strategies
18.Perform peer review of other designs
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
oBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
o5+ years of experience in IT architecture preferred
Technical Skills
Understanding of NICE Actimize platform preferred
Strong understanding of containerization platforms, such as RedHat OpenShift, Kubernetes, AKS, etc.
Strong understanding of Microservice design patterns
Familiarity with 12-factor app and cloud-native design principles
Familiarity with different types of UML diagrams.
Familiarity with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN)
Soft Skills
Strong sense of initiative and ownership.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Skills:
Microservices
Containerization
UML
Kafka
***PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.***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

• Develops solution architecture and resolves complex issues in a variety of projects through the implementation of requirements analysis, expertise support and project supervision.
• Designs solution architecture in large or complex programs, including system and application designs, software and technical architecture, in accordance with strategies and objectives.
• Provides expertise for the solution architecture team and other IT staff on a variety of issues in software designs, system architecture and solution-oriented technologies.
• Communicates with clients and analyses business requirements and processes; makes recommendations, and leads in shaping future plans in solution architecture.
• Oversees solution architecture project outcomes, including hardware and software design; ensures that each project phase meets overall requirements.

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, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Problem Solving, Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge, Work InitiativeCompetenciesAnalytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Platform Architecture, Problem Solving, Software Product Design/Architecture, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. 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: $112,000.00 - $249,600.00Salaries 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 06/11/2026, 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, visitpncthrive.com.

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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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