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Pittsburgh, PA

Software Architect (Java Architect)

3 years experience
Finance
Software engineering
Posted:
January 8, 2026

PNC

U.S. regional banking & financial services
79.6
Palpable Score
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Job Summary

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We are seeking a seasoned Java 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.

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Key Responsibilities

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β€’ Design and architect scalable, resilient(Active / Active), and secure enterprise applications using Java and modern frameworks.

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

β€’ Utilize Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) to build portable, production-ready services.

β€’ Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and uDeploy.

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

β€’ Work closely with support groups and QA to ensure system integrity, performance, and scalability.

β€’ Translate complex technical concepts into clear business-friendly language for Leadership.

β€’ Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams to ensure best practices are followed.

β€’ Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.

β€’ Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business requirements and deliver thoughtful, maintainable solutions.

β€’ Act as a self-starter, taking ownership of projects and driving them forward with minimal oversight.

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Required Skills & Experience

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β€’ Multiple years of Java development and architecture experience in enterprise environments.

β€’ Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based systems.

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

β€’ Hands-on experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming and MongoDB for document-oriented storage.

β€’ Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining application with MongoDB based solution

β€’ Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining application with Akka based solution

β€’ Experience with CI/CD, cloud-native application development, and container orchestration.

β€’ Solid understanding of software security, performance optimization, and system scalability.

β€’ Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to executives and non-technical audiences.

β€’ Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities; ability to guide junior and mid-level engineers.

β€’ Strong problem-solving abilities and a self-starter mindset with a drive to innovate and improve systems.

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Preferred Qualifications

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β€’ Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.

β€’ Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

β€’ Exposure to legacy modernization and integration strategies.

β€’ Experience is ISO 20022 based payments model is preferred

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About the company

PNC

Company overview
https://www.emerson.com/en-us/careers/career-opportunities

Locations and presence

PNC’s principal executive offices are in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and PNC operates a coast-to-coast U.S. branch network plus additional offices that support national lines of business. Early-career roles are mostly tied to specific hubs and markets, with on-site requirements for branch and operations roles and more flexibility available in some corporate and technology teams depending on job scope.

Palpable Score

79.6
/ 100
PNC gives graduates and interns a genuinely scalable entry point, backed by published annual intake numbers for interns and development-program associates and a wide menu of early-career programs across lines of business. The hiring process is explained clearly on the careers site, including assessments and virtual interview formats, but public candidate feedback still suggests a β€œdepends on team” experience. Pay stability looks better than many peers because PNC pairs pay-range disclosures on postings with a benefits stack that includes retirement, paid leave, and education support, even though conversion and promotion rates are not published.
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