Software Developer Principal - Model Implementation Platform (MIP) - (Python, PySpark, Run Time Optimization, Large Scale Processing)

Job Profile

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 Developer Principal within PNC's Model Implementation Platform (MIP) organization, you will be based in Strongsville-OH, Cleveland-OH or Pittsburgh-PA.
In our fast-paced and demanding business environment dealing with CECL/CCAR processes, the Software Developer Principal plays a crucial role by:
Technical Leadership:
• Designing and implementing scalable solutions for data-intensive processes using Python, Pandas, and Spark on a cluster computing platform.
• Leading the development of efficient, maintainable, and high-quality software
Hands-on Development:
• Writing and optimizing code for data pipelines or data processing ensuring accuracy, speed, and reliability.
• Utilizing PySpark and distributed computing expertise to enhance performance and reduce latency in processing large datasets.
Performance Optimization:
• Ensuring systems are highly efficient, scalable, and capable of handling large-scale financial datasets.
• Managing resources effectively across cluster nodes to avoid bottlenecks.
Mentorship and Team Collaboration:
• Guiding and mentoring team members to uphold best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align development efforts with business needs and regulatory requirements.
Strategic Development:
• Driving innovation by exploring new tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Contributing to the platform’s roadmap and ensuring it supports evolving CECL requirements.
Problem-Solving and Risk Management:
• Identifying and resolving complex technical challenges in the credit loss modeling process.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations while maintaining system reliability.
This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of your data-intensive CECL environment to deliver high-performance, reliable software solutions.
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 SkillsApplication Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

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

Work ExperienceRoles 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo 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 pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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