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PNC Financial Services

Huntington

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<h1>Position Overview</h1>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 (JAVA/Spring Boot) within PNC's Retail Tech Core Debit Product organization, you will be based in Dallas TX, Pittsburgh PA or Strongsville OH. The Software Engineer Principal (JAVA/Spring Boot) will provide technical leadership and architectural direction across critical software initiatives. In this role, you will design scalable systems, mentor engineering teams, and drive best practices that align technology solutions with business strategy. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong influence without authority, and a proven ability to solve complex, cross domain problems. Requirements: •	Proven experience designing and implementing large scale, distributed systems. •	Expertise in one or more core programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Go. •	Strong knowledge of system architecture, APIs, databases, and data modeling. •	Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). •	Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and modern engineering practices.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.<h1>Job Description</h1><ul><li>Aligns business strategy with software solutions.</li><li>Proposes, designs &amp; codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.</li><li>Leads complex problem solving.</li><li>Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.</li><li>Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.</li></ul>PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:<ul><li>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.</li><li>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&#39;s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications</h1>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.<h2>Preferred Skills</h2>Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design<h2>Competencies</h2>Application Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting<h2>Work Experience</h2>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.<h2>Education</h2>Bachelors<h2>Certifications</h2>No Required Certification(s)<h2>Licenses</h2>No Required License(s)<h1>Pay Transparency</h1>Base Salary: $106,000.00 – $165,600.00Salaries 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.<h1>Application Window</h1>Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/21/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.<h1>Benefits</h1>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 <a target="_blank" href="http://pncthrive.com">pncthrive.com</a>.<h1></h1><h1>Disability Accommodations Statement</h1>If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:AccommodationRequest&#64;pnc.com" target="_blank">AccommodationRequest&#64;pnc.com</a>. 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 &#34;Workday&#34; 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.<h1>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)</h1> 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.<h1>California Residents </h1>Refer to the <a href="https://content.pncmc.com/live/pnc/aboutus/HR/Onboarding/PNC_CCPA_Privacy_Disclosure_Employee.pdf" target="_blank">California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice</a> to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

Software Engineer Principal (JAVA/Spring Boot)

Software Engineer Principal

Senior software engineer with Java/Spring Boot experience, distributed systems, cloud platforms, APIs/databases, SDLC.

<h1>Position Overview</h1>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 Principal Software Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH or Dallas, TX. We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer who can contribute to the quality, collaboration and integrity of the team. This person will have a proven track record of delivering high‑quality software solutions. The ideal candidate is self-managed, disciplined, technically strong, and comfortable leading initiatives end-to-end. Experience in the banking or financial fraud domain is a significant plus. Key Responsibilities Design &amp; Development: - Provide technical design and hands-on development of software solutions using modern and emerging technology platforms. - Propose, architect, and design software solutions for complex business challenges. - Write high-quality code, perform thorough testing, and own deployment activities. - Maintain, troubleshoot, and debug existing software systems. - Develop and maintain technical and procedural documentation. Technical Leadership: - Experience leading and/or contribute to major and minor project initiatives. - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and best practices is a plus. - Exhibit strong self-management and discipline in planning, execution, and delivery. Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements, drive clarity, and deliver value. - Participate in change management processes, system evaluations, and solution design reviews. Required Skills &amp; Experience - Strong software engineering and development background. - Solid technical acumen and ability to quickly learn new tools, frameworks, and systems. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Experience working in or with Agile methodologies. - Proven experience leading projects, technical efforts, or engineering initiatives. Preferred Technical Experience Java Spring Boot APIs (REST, microservices) Oracle Databases Data Service Layer Integrations ETL tools (e.g., Informatica) Docker Kubernetes HELM Kafka Middleware technologies Data Mapping &amp; Integrations Vulnerability Management / Secure Coding Practices Software &amp; Code Testing (unit, integration, automation) Business Systems Analysis Change Management processes and controls NICE Actimize platform experience is a plus Banking, payments, fraud prevention, or financial services domain experiencePNC 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.<h1>Job Description</h1><ul><li>Aligns business strategy with software solutions.</li><li>Proposes, designs &amp; codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.</li><li>Leads complex problem solving.</li><li>Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.</li><li>Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.</li></ul>PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:<ul><li>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.</li><li>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&#39;s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications</h1>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.<h2>Preferred Skills</h2>Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design<h2>Competencies</h2>Application Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting<h2>Work Experience</h2>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.<h2>Education</h2>Bachelors<h2>Certifications</h2>No Required Certification(s)<h2>Licenses</h2>No Required License(s)<h1>Pay Transparency</h1>Base Salary: $65,000.00 – $165,600.00Salaries 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.<h1>Application Window</h1>Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 03/25/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.<h1>Benefits</h1>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 <a target="_blank" href="http://pncthrive.com">pncthrive.com</a>.<h1></h1><h1>Disability Accommodations Statement</h1>If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:AccommodationRequest&#64;pnc.com" target="_blank">AccommodationRequest&#64;pnc.com</a>. 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 &#34;Workday&#34; 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.<h1>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)</h1> 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.<h1>California Residents </h1>Refer to the <a href="https://content.pncmc.com/live/pnc/aboutus/HR/Onboarding/PNC_CCPA_Privacy_Disclosure_Employee.pdf" target="_blank">California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice</a> to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

Software Engineer Principal - Fraud Data Services and Pipelines

Senior software engineer with Java/Spring, APIs, data services, ETL, Docker/Kubernetes; Agile; fraud domain experience preferred.

<h1>Description</h1>Job Description | Principal Innovation EngineerJob Profile SummaryWill be responsible for driving Huntington’s most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade prototypes and reusable technology assets, including AI-enabled applications, while setting high engineering standards for solution architecture, application design, and delivery acceleration across the Technology Innovation portfolio. This role requires strong hands-on full-stack engineering skills, the mindset of a startup innovator in a large organization, experience building AI-integrated applications end-to-end, developing APIs and user experiences, and the ability to operate independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced innovation environment.Job DescriptionSummary:This high-impact role is responsible for accelerating Huntington’s innovation execution by architecting and building end-to-end solutions that move from concept to working product-quality prototype. The Principal Innovation Engineer will partner closely with the team to productize innovative concepts into secure, scalable applications and services, reducing dependency on single-threaded architecture knowledge by bringing strong engineering leadership, integration capability, and delivery velocity.Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the design and delivery of high-impact innovation solutions aligned with the organization’s business goals and technology trends in financial services</li><li>Architect and build end-to-end prototypes and reusable assets, including AI-enabled applications, APIs, workflow automations, and integrations</li><li>Translate AI innovation concepts (GenAI / agentic patterns) into real applications with enterprise-grade architecture patterns, security, and operational readiness</li><li>Build solutions with a future-proof mindset, laying a solid foundation for development and preventing the need for costly redesigns</li><li>Establish and evolve engineering standards for innovation delivery (reference architectures, reusable templates, code quality, API patterns, integration patterns)</li><li>Partner with other technology teams to align on enterprise architecture, identity / access patterns, data access, compliance needs, and reuse opportunities</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies and developer tooling (Digital Assets, AI-assisted development, orchestration frameworks, app frameworks, integration approaches) and assess applicability to Huntington’s environment</li><li>Drive technical problem-solving across ambiguous domains; proactively decompose work into deliverable increments and lead execution to complete finished outcomes</li><li>Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, helping improve development velocity, quality, and confidence across the team</li><li>Contribute to innovation reporting by summarizing progress, decisions, tradeoffs, and outcomes in a clear way for senior stakeholders</li><li>Champion a culture of innovation and forward thinking, educating teams about new possibilities and bring an “art of the possible” mindset to problem-solving</li></ul>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field</li><li>10&#43; years of experience in software engineering, technology architecture, and end-to-end  innovative solution delivery</li><li>Expert-level software engineering and application architecture skills with the ability to independently lead complex initiatives from concept to execution</li><li>Demonstrated hands-on experience building applications end-to-end (backend &#43; integration &#43; UI), including APIs and workflow automation solutions</li><li>Demonstrated experience building AI-enabled applications (GenAI, RAG, agentic workflows, model integration, evaluation/guardrails) in a hands-on capacity</li><li>Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while managing multiple priorities and driving workplans proactively</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience building innovative digital products in a regulated environment (financial services preferred) with strong security and risk-awareness</li><li>Strong API design skills, integration patterns, and experience building services that can be reused across multiple use cases</li><li>Experience with modern cloud platforms and AI services (e.g., Google Cloud / Vertex AI, Gemini, or comparable platforms)</li><li>Experience with modern front-end frameworks and rapid prototyping approaches (e.g., React/Next.js or equivalent), plus strong backend development depth</li><li>Strong hands-on software engineering experience using one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar), with the ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies as needed</li><li>Demonstrated success creating reusable accelerators (templates, libraries, reference implementations) that scale delivery across teams</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to explain architecture decisions, tradeoffs, and outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Experience building with a product-centric mindset and ability to iteratively delivery; ability to create momentum while maintaining engineering discipline</li></ul> Exempt Status: (Yes &#61; not eligible for overtime pay) (No &#61; eligible for overtime pay)YesWorkplace Type:OfficeOur Approach to Office Workplace TypeCertain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.Compensation Range:102,000.00 - 208,000.00 USD AnnualThe compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington&#39;s Career Web Site for more details.Note to Agency Recruiters:  Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.  All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.

Principal Innovation Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 10+ years in software engineering and architecture; hands-on end-to-end development; experience with AI-enabled applications and API/integration patterns; ability to lead complex initiatives in fast-paced environment.

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