Software Engineer - Backend Java

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 - Backend Java within PNC's Retail Technology organization, you will be based in 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.

The Software Engineer – Backend Java will focus on backend development for an internal application, contributing to the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions that drive operational efficiency and business value. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to API development, event-driven architectures, and modern backend technologies while gaining exposure to Agile development practices and enterprise-grade systems.

Design and develop backend software solutions that address business requirements and operational needs. Build, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications and services. Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to support application functionality and system integrations. Collaborate with engineering team members to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application defects, performance issues, and system errors. Create and execute unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure software quality and reliability. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures. Support software deployment activities and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices. Maintain existing backend applications by monitoring performance, implementing enhancements, and addressing technical debt. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement activities. Contribute to event-driven and distributed system architectures where applicable. Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software development methodologies. Preferred Skills & Experience Experience developing applications using Java and Object-Oriented Programming principles. Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs. Experience writing, testing, and deploying software solutions across the software development lifecycle. Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills. Familiarity with Node.js as a development platform. Experience working with Kafka event streaming technologies. Exposure to Confluent Kafka in enterprise environments. Experience with Neo4j or other graph database technologies. Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and collaborative engineering practices. 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.

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