Software Engineer Principal - Full Stack

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 company’s success. As an Principal Software Engineer within PNC's C&IB Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, or Strongsville, OH.
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise-scale web applications. This role is primarily focused on front-end architecture, user experience, and Angular development, while maintaining ownership and influence across the full technology stack.
As a technical leader, you will drive engineering excellence, establish front-end standards, mentor teams, and collaborate closely with Product, UX, and Engineering stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. You will play a key role in defining the technical vision and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
• Define and drive front-end architecture strategies for large-scale enterprise applications.
• Serve as the technical authority for Angular and modern web development best practices.
• Establish coding standards, architectural patterns, and engineering guidelines.
• Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance on complex system design decisions.
• Influence technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives.
Front-End Development
• Design and develop responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Create reusable component libraries and design system implementations.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Partner with UX designers to translate complex business requirements into intuitive user experiences.
• Drive adoption of accessibility (WCAG) and usability standards.
Full Stack Engineering
• Collaborate with back-end engineers to design scalable APIs and microservices.
• Contribute to architecture and development efforts across .NET, Java, Node.js, or similar platforms.
• Ensure seamless integration between front-end applications and backend services.
• Support cloud-native application development and deployment strategies.
• Evaluate and implement modern technologies and frameworks.
Collaboration & Mentorship
• Mentor senior engineers and development teams on architecture, front-end development, and engineering best practices.
• Lead technical discussions and facilitate knowledge sharing across teams.
• Partner with Product Management, UX, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership during planning, estimation, and delivery activities.
Quality & Engineering Excellence
• Champion automated testing, CI/CD practices, and code quality standards.
• Implement strategies to improve reliability, observability, and application performance.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and enterprise development standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams.
Qualifications
• Proven experience serving as a technical lead, principal engineer, or architect.
• Strong expertise in:
○ Angular (latest versions)
○ TypeScript
○ JavaScript (ES6+)
○ HTML5 and CSS3
○ Responsive and mobile-first design
○ RESTful APIs
○ Modern UI architecture patterns
• Experience with backend development using technologies such as .NET, Java, Node.js, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building enterprise design systems and component libraries.
• Experience with Angular Material, NgRx, RxJS, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience implementing accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1+).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD platforms.
• Experience in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• Relevant cloud or technical certifications.
Technical Skills
Front-End (Primary Focus)
• Angular
• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• HTML5
• CSS3 / SCSS
• Angular Material
• RxJS
• NgRx
• Responsive Design
• Accessibility (WCAG)
• Design Systems
Back-End
• .NET / C#
• Node.js
• Java
• REST APIs
• GraphQL
• Microservices
Cloud & DevOps
• Microsoft Azure
• CI/CD Pipelines
• GitHub Actions
• Azure DevOps
• Docker
• 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

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

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

Angular UI, Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Front-End Development, Full Stack Development, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, React.js, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Application Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting

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)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $91,000.00 – $185,900.00 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 09/08/2026, 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 pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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.

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