Software Engineer - Full Stack Java

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 of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineer - Full Stack Java within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you can be based in Birmingham, AL or 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 Full Stack Software Engineer is a hands‑on delivery role embedded in a specific crew, responsible for designing, building, testing, and supporting both frontend and backend components of web applications.

This role focuses on execution and delivery, not framework ownership or cross‑crew governance. It is a core contributor role within a crew, acting as a technical anchor for complex stories.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end‑to‑end application features
• Implement Frontend UI using Harmony (Angular), and Backend services using Java / Micron / APIs
• Ensure features meet functional, performance, and security expectations
• Owns delivery of complex features within the crew
• Breaks down epics into implementable stories
• Provides technical guidance to mid‑ and junior‑level developers
• Develop and maintain backend logic and integrations
• Build and consume RESTful APIs
• Ensure proper data handling, validation, and error management
• Build UI components and microapps using Angular
• Implement UI logic aligned with framework standards
• Consume shared components and follow established frontend patterns
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests
• Participate in production issue triage and resolution
• Follow SDLC and Agile delivery practices

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong front end development experience with Angular
• Solid understanding of: Component‑based architecture; State management; UI performance considerations
• Proficiency in backend Java development
• Experience building RESTful services
• Understanding of service‑to‑service communication and data flows
• Experience integrating with internal and external APIs
• Understanding of API contracts, versioning, and error handling
• Working knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Ability to design efficient queries and data access patterns
• Strong grasp of: Clean code principles; Code reviews; Testing strategies
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues
• Comfortable debugging across frontend and backend layers
• Familiarity with: Micron (backend framework); PNC API standards; Ledger components (UI dependencies)
• Exposure to: Containerized applications; Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms
• Understanding of build pipelines and automated testing
• Awareness of security scanning and compliance checks, and audit constraints
• Shares knowledge through code reviews and design discussions
• Prior experience in regulated or financial environments
• Comfortable owning features from design through production 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 SkillsAngular, API Development, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, Microservice Framework, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

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

Work ExperienceRoles 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Language Assessments
No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

  

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 [email protected]. 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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