Software Engineer Sr - COBOL/Mainframe

Location: PA - Pittsburgh (15222)

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 Engineer Sr - COBOL/Mainframe within PNC's Wholesale Payments organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

The MCA (Multi-Currency Account) team is responsible for supporting PNC Bank’s international cash management platform and system of record for foreign currency deposit accounts.

The Software Engineer Sr responsibilities combine application support, software development, and vendor partnership responsibilities, requiring an individual who can take ownership of a business-critical platform, drive enhancements, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the application.This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required based on business needs.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical resource for the MCA platform, developing deep application knowledge to provide effective support and issue resolution.
• Partner with external vendors, including Oracle Flexcube support teams, communicate production issues, coordinate upgrades, evaluate upcoming releases, and manage critical events impacting the platform.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that support international banking, payment processing, regulatory reporting, and cash management functions.
• Provide application support and troubleshooting across Mainframe environments, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions for production incidents.
• Develop and maintain software components using COBOL to support core banking and transaction processing functionality.
• Support and optimize Oracle Database environments, including data analysis, troubleshooting, and resolving application-related database issues.
• Utilize Linux Servers to support application hosting, system administration activities, deployments, and operational stability.
• Monitor application performance using Dynatrace, proactively identifying system bottlenecks, performance concerns, and production risks.
• Manage incidents, service requests, problem records, and change activities through ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Analyze business requirements and design technical solutions that address complex operational and regulatory needs.
• Document technical designs, development activities, support procedures, and operational processes.
• Perform software maintenance, debugging, enhancements, and environmental improvements to ensure ongoing platform reliability and performance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions.
• Support periodic platform upgrades, vendor updates, and enhancement initiatives while minimizing operational risk.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in software development, application support, systems analysis, or a related technology role.
• Hands-on experience supporting applications in a Mainframe environment, including troubleshooting production issues and maintaining critical business systems.
• Strong development experience using COBOL to build, enhance, and support enterprise applications.
• Experience working with Oracle Database technologies for application support, data analysis, query development, and issue resolution.
• Experience administering or supporting applications hosted on Linux Servers, including deployment, monitoring, and operational support activities.
• Hands-on experience utilizing Dynatrace for application monitoring, performance analysis, and proactive issue identification.
• Experience using ServiceNow for incident management, change management, problem management, and operational support processes.
• Strong application support background with the ability to develop subject matter expertise and assume ownership of a complex business-critical platform.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments and collaborating across development, support, and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution through completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Hands-on development experience using Java to support and enhance application components within an enterprise environment.
• Experience utilizing Informatica for data integration, transformation, migration, and data movement processes.
• Experience supporting Oracle Flexcube or other core banking platforms.
• Banking, treasury management, international cash management, or financial services technology experience.
• Payments domain experience, including support of transaction processing, settlement, or related banking operations.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments requiring compliance, audit, reporting, or regulatory support functions.
• Proven ability to become a technical subject matter expert for complex applications and platforms.

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

Application Development, Business Management, COBOL, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Mainframe Programming, Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing/Documentation

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. 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: $86,250.00 – $172,500.00Salaries 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 07/24/2026, 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

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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