Senior Software Engineer - API Development

Position Overview

As an Senior Software Engineer within PNC's Check Modernization and Teller organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Strongsville, OH or Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL or Phoenix, AZ.

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with a strong emphasis on API development and integration to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance services. This role will primarily focus on developing robust APIs that enable seamless communication across platforms and systems.

Experience with ARGO tools (e.g., Argo CD, Argo Workflows) is desirable and will support deployment automation and workflow orchestration efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Primary (API Development – Core Focus)

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing API services
• Define API contracts and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
• Integrate APIs with databases and third-party services
• Optimize API performance and reliability
• Implement authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Conduct code reviews and enforce API standards

Secondary (ARGO / DevOps Support)

• Support ARGO-based deployments and workflows
• Assist with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices
• Collaborate with DevOps teams
• Troubleshoot deployment issues

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in API development (Java, Node.js, .NET, etc.)
• Proven experience building RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of API security and lifecycle management
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with microservices architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARGO tools (Argo CD, Argo Workflows)
• Exposure to Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud platform familiarity (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Nice to Have

• Experience with API gateways
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture
• Experience with observability tools

Key Skills

Primary: API Design, Development, Integration, Security

Secondary: ARGO, CI/CD, GitOps, Kubernetes

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

• Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
• Writes code, tests and deploys software.
• Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.
• Maintains and debugs software.

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 SkillsAPI Development, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, NoSQL, Process Improvements, Release Management, RESTful APIs, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

CompetenciesApplication Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, 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 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. 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)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $86,250.00 – $172,500.00

Salaries 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.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/10/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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.

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