Quality Engineer Lead

PNC

. Lead development and review of test strategies and plans aligned with project goals, including scope, tools, and testing approaches .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $86,250 - $172,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and reviewing test strategies and plans, with a strong focus on quality assurance, risk management, and collaboration across teams. Proficient in analytical thinking and technical documentation to support project goals and stakeholder communication.

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Test Strategy DevelopmentQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementAnalytical ThinkingTechnical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Software TestingTest Case DevelopmentUsability TestingApplication TestingSystem Development Life CycleApplication DesignApplication ArchitectureApplication Development ToolsApplication MaintenanceControls Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationGuidanceProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Corporate GovernanceQuality SupportECO StandardsEnterprise Risk Management FrameworkContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and review of test strategies and plans aligned with project goals, including scope, tools, and testing approaches
Guide junior team members on testing needs
Identify and address resource and environment gaps
Escalate unresolved or recurring issues to appropriate Quality Engineer leadership
Monitor and manage testing risks and defects to meet ECO standards and ensure accurate reporting
Prepare and deliver test summary reports and documentation for Technology leaders, Governance/Risk teams, and business stakeholders
Collaborate across teams
Participate in Quality Engineer CoP meetings to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Apply customer-focused practices and manage risks in alignment with PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree typically required for roles at this level
3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree
Bachelor's degree listed under Education
Knowledge of analytical thinking, controls testing, corporate governance, quality assurance, quality support, software testing, test case development, and usability testing
Competency in application design, architecture, application development tools, application maintenance, application testing, system development life cycle, and technical writing/documentation
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must be able to work without employment visa sponsorship; PNC will not provide sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Additional benefits based on years of service
Incentive eligibility based on company, business and/or individual performance