Quality Assurance Lead - Test Automation

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 Quality Assurance Lead within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Miamisburg, OH, Columbus, OH, Jacksonville, FL, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, TX, or Philadelphia, PA. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.
As a Quality Assurance Lead, you will be part of an Agile team who is responsible for coding, testing, and verifying the quality of automated applications to identify errors and solutions in software. In this role, you will develop automated systems for processes that have yet to be automated. Additionally, you will be responsible for executing test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures, identifying, analyzing, and documenting problems with program function, output, online screen or content and testing system modifications to prepare for implementation. Specific job responsibilities may include the following:
• Participation in daily stand up meetings
• Weekly planning sessions
• Working closely with the development team, that consists of scrum masters, business analysts, developers, and automation test engineers
• Expected to have input into user stories
• Helping to develop testing criteria
• Build new test automation capabilities to drive automation testing
• Enhance automation testing scripts that are already in place
• Mentoring junior testers and driving test direction
Due to the nature of the position, we are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
• Experience mentoring junior testers and driving test direction
• Hands on experience with test automation and execution
• DevOps (containers, CI/CD pipelines)
• Strong experience in automation user interface testing
• API testing
• Selenium
• Cucumber
• QFaaS
• Karate
• Highly skilled in development using Java and JavaScript
• Hands on experience with Jira or comparable testing documentation repositories
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Operating in a global delivery model, brings strategic direction to testing and acts as the subject matter expert for both the quality discipline and a line of business domain(s).
• Leads the review of testing artifacts throughout the product life-cycle to ensure appropriate sign off and prioritization of testing work. Including coordinating test strategy, scripting and defect resolution.
• Including ensuring early engagement with internal partners and proactive planning to ensure quality is a core area of focus early in the product lifecycle.
• Take accountability for quality standards in the development, implementation and upkeep test scripts and opportunities for automation of testing products.
• Developing meaningful management metrics that help to gauge project health. Identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement in product release.

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 SkillsAgile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, API Testing, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Support, Software Testing, Test Automation Strategy, Test Case Development, UI Test Automation, Usability Testing

CompetenciesAccuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Influencing, Process Management, Products and Services, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance And Testing, Technical Documentation Management

Work ExperienceRoles 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $55,000.00 – $125,350.00

Salaries 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 07/08/2025, 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; 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 Your PNC Total Rewards.

Disability Accommodations Statement

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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)

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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