Technology Engineer Sr (JavaFullStackAPIGEN AI)
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Technology Engineer Senior with extensive experience in backend Java development API engineering and modern application architecture along with working knowledge of front-end technologies such as Angular. This role will play a key part in modernizing the platform building new digital capabilities and driving the evolution of application architecture to support future business growth and technology strategy.
The ideal candidate will help deliver new features and enhancements while supporting production defects and maintaining existing applications. They will work closely with architects product teams and engineering partners to design and implement scalable cloud-ready solutions leveraging modern microservices and API-based architectures.
This individual is expected to be self-driven and provide technical leadership to development teams by mentoring engineers conducting code reviews promoting engineering best practices and ensuring adherence to Crew standards and development guidelines. The candidate will also be responsible for creating and maintaining architecture documentation API specifications data models and database design artifacts for Architecture Review and Governance processes.
Additionally the candidate should be comfortable leveraging Generative AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot Microsoft Copilot or similar technologies to improve developer productivity accelerate software delivery enhance code quality generate documentation and support modern software engineering practices. Experience validating and governing AI-generated code in accordance with enterprise standards is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design development and implementation of complex enterprise applications and APIs.
Design build and maintain scalable backend services using modern Java technologies and microservices architecture.
Support production issues defect remediation and delivery of small-to-medium enhancement requests.
Provide technical leadership mentoring and code review guidance to development teams.
Ensure adherence to engineering standards coding best practices secure development practices and Crew-defined norms.
Collaborate with architects product owners business analysts and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Create architecture documentation technical specifications data models and database design artifacts for architecture reviews.
Drive API-first development practices and ensure application scalability maintainability and resiliency.
Utilize AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot Microsoft Copilot or similar GenAI solutions to accelerate development improve code quality generate documentation and enhance developer productivity while maintaining engineering governance standards.
Promote the responsible use of Generative AI technologies including validation of AI-generated code security considerations and adherence to enterprise development guidelines.
Required Technical Skills
Expert-level experience with:
oJava (Java 17 Java 21)
oSpring Boot
oSpring Security
oMicroservices Architecture
oMongoDB (NoSQL)
oOracle Database (DDL DML SQL)
Development Tools:
oIntelliJ IDEA
oEclipse
oGit-based source control systems
Front-End Technologies:
oAngular 16
oHTML5
oCSS3
oJavaScript/TypeScript
Containerization & Cloud-Native Concepts:
oKubernetes
oDocker
oOpenShift
DevOps & CI/CD:
oJenkins
ouDeploy
oHarmony
oGradle
oHelm
Generative AI & Modern Engineering Skills (Preferred)
Practical experience using GitHub Copilot Microsoft Copilot Copilot Chat or equivalent AI-assisted development tools within the software development lifecycle.
Understanding of how Generative AI can accelerate:
oCode generation and refactoring
oUnit test creation
oDocumentation generation
oAPI development
oCode reviews and troubleshooting
Ability to evaluate and validate AI-generated code for accuracy performance security and compliance with enterprise standards.
Familiarity with emerging AI-assisted software engineering practices and responsible AI development principles.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Secure coding practices and OWASP standards
Application monitoring and observability tools:
oDynatrace
oCheckmarx
Micro Frontend Architecture
Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsPNC 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.
- Leads in the development of the most complex new and emerging technologies and selects appropriate platforms integrates and configures solutions. Leverages technical knowledge and industry experience to design build and maintain technology solutions.
- Develops software components and hardware for new and emerging technology projects; aligns these with business strategies and objectives.
- Consults junior staff regarding complex issues and best practices.
- Provides a systematic analysis on the most complex client requirements within the traceability framework and resolves any functional problems encountered.
- Oversees the quality of complex project deliverables while ensuring that they are in compliance with relevant standards and processes.
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 PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
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.
To learn more about these and other programs including benefits for full time and part-time employees visit.
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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.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC