Solution Architect - Java, API's

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 Solution Architect within PNC's Lending Tech organization, you will be based in Dallas, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH or Birmingham, AL. We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to provide architectural oversight and technical leadership across our Credit Card Servicing Applications and Customer Journeys ecosystem and its vendor and distributed data landscape. This role will bridge mainframe and distributed platforms, driving end-to-end solution design, integration, and data governance across the FDR, CCH, NCS, CSH, CSE, REW, and ATZ mnemonics. Coordinating Architectural solutions with Credit Card Customer Channel platforms such as online banking, DSP, and Mobile is also a key component. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data architecture, API/distributed systems, and enterprise integrations, with the ability to coordinate cross-platform initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise data strategies. Architecture & Solution Design • Serve as the primary architect and tech [... source excerpt omitted ...] ing applications. Promote best practices in: • Data architecture • System integration • Performance optimization • Drive adoption of enterprise data platforms and tools. Required Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, data architecture, or related roles Strong experience with: • Strong API experience • Oracle databases (distributed environments) • Proven expertise in system integration and enterprise architecture design • Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data flows • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders Preferred Qualifications • Mainframe systems and data environments would be a plus • Distribute [... source excerpt omitted ...] pproaches. Participates in the assessment of software defects discovered during the quality assurance process. Participates in addressing enterprise-wide platform and technology requirements for applications. Develops detailed programming instructions to solve business problems through automation support. 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 eff