Software Developer Lead - COBOL, z/OS Mainframe

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 Lead within PNC's Retail Technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Strongsville, OH; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Phoenix, AZ; Lakewood, CO; Dallas, TX. The Software Developer Lead will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting critical enterprise mainframe applications that power large-scale business operations within a highly regulated environment. This role will serve as a senior technical contributor and trusted advisor, leading the design, development, modernization, and support of complex IBM z/OS applications. 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 Core Responsibilities Lead the technical design, develo [... source excerpt omitted ...] itecture standards. Coordinate and support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, implementation, documentation, maintenance, and production support. Analyze, refactor, and modernize large legacy codebases while preserving application performance, availability, and business functionality. Facilitate the resolution of complex production and application issues through root cause analysis and technical problem solving. Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation to support application development, deployment, and operational processes. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development team members [... source excerpt omitted ...] ice recommendations. Manage enterprise application deployments utilizing Endevor or comparable mainframe source control and promotion tools while adhering to audit and governance requirements. Support and monitor enterprise batch processing using scheduling tools such as CA-7 and Control-M, ensuring successful execution of critical business workflows. Apply modern software engineering principles, methodologies, and development practices to improve system capabilities and operational efficiency. Preferred Skills & Experience Hands-on experience designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications on IBM z/OS, leveraging the platform's operating system capabili