Senior Solution Architect (.Net)

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 a Software Architect Sr within PNC's C&IB organization, you will be based either in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX or Little Rock, AR or OverLand Park, KS. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis.

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned .Net Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically adept, and experienced in modern software engineering practices including containerization, CI / CD, event-driven systems, and microservices. You will play a critical role in mentoring developers, making key architectural decisions, and effectively communicating with both technical teams and C-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

Architect scalable, resilient (Active / Active), and secure enterprise applications using .NET and modern frameworks.

Lead the design and implementation of microservices architectures with strong domain-driven design principles.

Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of production-ready services.

Implement and optimize CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, uDeploy, and integrate security into the pipeline (DevSecOps).

Leverage Kafka for event streaming and MongoDB for scalable NoSQL data solutions.

Design and manage RESTful APIs, and optionally GraphQL, with proper documentation using Swagger / OpenAPI.

Collaborate with QA and support teams to ensure system integrity, performance, and scalability.

Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for executive stakeholders.

Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to enhance platform quality and developer productivity.

Lead legacy modernization efforts and integration strategies across enterprise systems.

Implement monitoring and observability using tools such as ELK Stack.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven ability to work with product owners, business analysts, and executive leadership to align technical solutions with business goals.

Experience leading digital transformation initiatives and managing change across large organizations

Experience with legacy system modernization and enterprise integration patterns.

Extensive experience in .NET development and architecture within enterprise environments.

Proven track record designing and implementing microservices-based systems.

Strong expertise with Docker, Jenkins, and uDeploy in production environments.

Hands-on experience with Kafka (or similar event streaming technologies) and MongoDB (or other NoSQL databases).

Solid understanding of CI / CD, DevSecOps, and container orchestration.

Deep knowledge of software security, performance optimization, and system scalability.

Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex technical topics to non-technical audiences.

Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, self-starter mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.

Cloud architecture experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.

Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

Leads in the overall design of cross-functional, multi-platform, and Web-based application systems; oversees all application system processes.

Develops application architecture and blueprints aimed at reflecting enterprise business logic.

Defines application components, platforms, interfaces, and development tools. Directs mapping activities on specific technology platforms.

Provides technical guidance to application development teams. Consults on integration and conversion activities.

Conducts reviews, and analyses organizational needs and goals to develop and implement applications.

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, Machine Learning, Risk Assessments, 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. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. 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)

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; 8 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 Your PNC Total Rewards () .

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . Please include "accommodation request" 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 "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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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