Software Engineer - Full Stack Java

About the role

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 Skills

Angular, 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

Competencies

Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Maintenance, 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 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.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No 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 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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