Software Engineer Principal (Java FullStack/ETL/API)

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 Principal within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture • Lead the design and implementation of end to end application solutions using Angular, Java, and Informatica. • Serve as the technical authority for application architecture, design patterns, and integration approaches. • Review and approve technical designs, code changes, and data integration logic to ensure quality and consistency. • Guide teams on best practices for performance, security, scalability, and maintainability. Application Development & Delivery • Hands on development and oversight of: o Angular based UI components and client side architecture o Java back end services, APIs, and business logic o Informatica mappings, workflows, and data pipelines • Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions. • Ensure timely delivery of features, enhancements, and defect fixes. Data Integration & ETL • Lead Informatica based data integration efforts, including source to target mappings, transformations, and scheduling. • Ensure data quality, reliability, and traceability across systems. • Support batch and near real time integrations as required by business use cases. SDLC, Quality & Governance • Enforce SDLC standards, including design reviews, code reviews, testing, and documentation. • Partner with QA teams to ensure adequate unit, integration, and regression testing. • Support audit, risk, and compliance activities by providing documentation and evidence as required. • Promote disciplined change management and release practices. Production Support & Stability • Act as a technical escalation point for production issues and incidents. • Perform root cause analysis and drive long term fixes to improve platform stability. • Monitor application health, performance, and data flows; proactively address risks. Team Leadership & Collaboration • Mentor and guide developers, ETL engineers, and junior team members. • Provide technical direction during sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives. • Collaborate closely with enterprise architecture, infrastructure, security, and operations teams. ________________________________________ Required Qualifications Experience • 5+ years of overall IT experience with strong hands on development background • 3+ years in a technical lead or application lead role • Proven experience leading applications across UI, API, and data integration layers Technical Skills • Front End: Angular (modern versions), TypeScript, HTML, CSS • Back End: Java, Spring / Spring Boot, RESTful APIs • Data Integration: Informatica PowerCenter and/or IICS (mappings, workflows, scheduling) • Databases: Strong SQL skills (Oracle, SQL Server, or similar) • DevOps/Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking (e.g., Jira), logging/monitoring tools • Architecture: Layered architecture, API integration, data flows, batch processing Soft Skills • Strong ownership mindset and accountability for application outcomes • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders • Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments with governance controls • Strong problem solving and decision making skills ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications • Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries • Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern deployment models • Exposure to security standards, data privacy, and audit expectations • Prior experience supporting business critical or customer facing platforms ________________________________________ Role Characteristics (for leveling clarity) • Hands on technical contributor and technical leader • Owns application design and technical decisions • Influences delivery and quality across multiple teams or components Acts as a bridge between engineering, data, and business stakeholders 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 Aligns business strategy with software solutions. Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required. Leads complex problem solving. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development. Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities. 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 neede