Software Architect

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 companyu2019s success. As a Software Architect within PNC's C/IB organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX, Strongsville OH, Denver CO or Birmingham AL. 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 The IT Solution Architect will lead endu2011tou2011end architecture for complex, enterpriseu2011grade applications. This role is responsible for designing secure, compliant, cloudu2011aligned solutions while partnering closely with engineering, product, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture teams. The Solution Architect ensures alignment with organizational strategy, influences technical direction across domains, and drives architectural patterns that scale across the enterprise. Day u2011 to u2011 Day Responsibilities + Serve as the architectural lead for major initiatives, owning solution design from concept through delivery. + Define, document, and review architecture patterns, integration models, and cloudu2011forward designs. + Ensure all solutions meet regulatory, security, and compliance requirements typical of a financial services environment. + Collaborate with engineering teams to guide implementation, navigate technical decisions, and uphold architectural integrity. + Partner with enterprise architecture to align solutions with longu2011term strategic roadmaps and technology standards. + Communicate complex technical concepts to executives, business leaders, and crossu2011functional stakeholders. + Participate in architecture governance forums, design reviews, and technical steering committees. Preferred Skills + Proven enterpriseu2011scale architecture leadership. + Experience working with Salesforce, Java and other related architectures + Strong crossu2011functional influence and governance experience. + Deep technical breadth across platforms, application architectures, cloud, and integrations. + Familiarity with business architecture or process modeling. + Ability to lead solutions in regulated industries (financial services preferred). + Strong communication skills, especially when translating architecture for executives and nonu2011technical partners. Nice u2011 to u2011 Have Skills + Experience participating in architecture governance committees. + Exposure to AI concepts or AIu2011enabled solution design. + Excellent soft skills: facilitation, conflict resolution, storytelling, coaching. + Experience with modernization frameworks or cloud migration accelerators. 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 Skills Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Enterprise IT Architecture, IT Architecture, IT Architecture Design, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Salesforce Data Architecture, Salesforce Technical Architecture, Technical Knowledge Competencies Analytical Thinking, Application Development Tools, Industry Knowledge, IT Architecture, Platform Architecture, Products and Services, Service Oriented Architecture Technologies, Software Process Improvement (SPI) Work Experience 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. Education Bachelors Certifications No Required Certification(s) Licenses No Required License(s) Pay Transparency Base Salary: $65,000.00 u2013 $171,925.00 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 03/06/2026, 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. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit . Disability Accommodations Statement If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at . Please include u201caccommodation requestu201d 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

Created: 2026-03-11