Software Architect (Java Architect)

Job Profile

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 our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success as a Software Architect within PNC's C&IB Payment organization, you will be based either in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager's discretion.

Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Java Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically adept, and experienced in modern software engineering practices including containerization, CI/CD, event-driven systems, and microservices. You will play a critical role in mentoring developers, making key architectural decisions, and effectively communicating with both technical teams and C-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Design and architect scalable, resilient(Active / Active), and secure enterprise applications using Java and modern frameworks.
Lead the design and implementation of microservices architectures with strong domain-driven design principles.
Utilize Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) to build portable, production-ready services.
Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and uDeploy.
Leverage Kafka for event streaming and MongoDB for scalable NoSQL data solutions.
Work closely with support groups and QA to ensure system integrity, performance, and scalability.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business-friendly language for Leadership.
Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams to ensure best practices are followed.
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business requirements and deliver thoughtful, maintainable solutions.
Act as a self-starter, taking ownership of projects and driving them forward with minimal oversight.
Required Skills & Experience
Multiple years of Java development and architecture experience in enterprise environments.
Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based systems.
Strong expertise with Docker, Jenkins, and uDeploy in production environments.
Hands-on experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming and MongoDB for document-oriented storage.
Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining application with MongoDB based solution
Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining application with Akka based solution
Experience with CI/CD, cloud-native application development, and container orchestration.
Solid understanding of software security, performance optimization, and system scalability.
Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to executives and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities; ability to guide junior and mid-level engineers.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a self-starter mindset with a drive to innovate and improve systems.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Exposure to legacy modernization and integration strategies.
Experience is ISO 20022 based payments model is preferred

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Participates in defining functional designs and application systems architecture across all technologies and platforms.
• Designs an application's technical infrastructure, such as specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches.
• Participates in the assessment of software defects discovered during the quality assurance process.
• Participates in addressing enterprise-wide platform and technology requirements for applications.
• Develops detailed programming instructions to solve business problems through automation support.

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
Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning, Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge

Competencies
Analytical Thinking, Application Development Tools, Industry Knowledge, IT Architecture, Platform Architecture, Products and Services, Service Oriented Architecture Technologies, Software Process Improvement (SPI)

Work Experience
Roles 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.

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; 8 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 .

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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.

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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