Software Engineering Group Manager – Kubernetes CaaS Platform

PNC

. Define the roadmap and strategy for Kubernetes container platforms and container-as-a-service supporting enterprise workloads .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $146,300 - $326,040 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration, with a strong focus on building and managing scalable, secure container platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive product development aligned with market needs.

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Kubernetes ExpertiseContainer OrchestrationCI/CD Tools ProficiencyAgile Methodologies ExperienceLeadership in Technology Teams

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Hard Skills

KubernetesDockerHelmCI/CDAgile Software DevelopmentContainer SecurityWorkload OrchestrationNetworkingRBACHybrid Cloud Environments

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPOpenShiftJenkinsArgoCDGitOpsJiraRallyADO

Certifications & Qualifications

CKACKADCKSCSPOSAFe POPM

Industry Keywords

Container Platform EngineeringEnterprise ComplianceInfrastructure-as-CodeMicroservices DeploymentObservabilityLoggingMonitoringTracingProduct DevelopmentTechnical Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesOpenShift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the roadmap and strategy for Kubernetes container platforms and container-as-a-service supporting enterprise workloads
Design, deploy, manage, and evolve highly available, secure, and scalable containerized infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
Oversee product development and translate market requirements into technical specifications for container runtime, security, and orchestration
Enable developer self-service through APIs, documentation, and usable platform capabilities
Promote adoption among engineering teams and mentor and guide engineers
Represent customers, study industry trends, and inform product development and adoption
Monitor product metrics and improve performance, usability, and reliability of containerized workloads
Establish standards and best practices for Kubernetes, CI/CD, microservices deployment, observability, logging, monitoring, and tracing
Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, scalability, container security, image scanning, runtime security, policy enforcement, and enterprise compliance
Partner with DevOps, security, and networking teams on CI/CD pipelines, container runtimes, and infrastructure-as-code
Optimize cluster efficiency and resource management, reduce on-premises/cloud costs, and improve performance and reliability according to SLOs/SLAs
Manage multiple development projects, development groups, and/or application support functions for a major business segment
Oversee development and implementation of complex organization-wide systems
Allocate resources throughout the application development lifecycle
Maintain client relationships to ensure application-system implementation quality
Provide solutions or recommendations on complex technology issues
Lead and develop teams in accordance with PNC’s manager expectations, including inclusion, change, results, and talent development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
10+ years in technology with extensive experience leading Container Platform Engineering teams preferred
10+ years of expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, CI/CD tools, public cloud providers, and platform engineering domains preferred
Experience in Agile software development environments, preferably with developer platform products
Strong background in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and DevOps tooling such as Helm, ArgoCD, Jenkins, and GitOps
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift, and bare-metal Kubernetes
Proven ability to build technical strategy and lead in a matrixed organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of Kubernetes cluster architecture, workload orchestration, networking, RBAC, and security best practices
Hands-on knowledge of hybrid- and multi-cloud environments and integrating Kubernetes with enterprise systems
Deep experience with Agile methodologies and backlog/project management tools such as Jira, Rally, and ADO
Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS) strongly preferred
CSPO or SAFe POPM preferred; cloud certifications are a plus
No employment visa sponsorship or STEM OPT participation
Typically requires a university/college degree; in lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered
Typically requires 8+ years of industry-relevant experience and at least 5 years of prior management experience
Proven leadership experience with a moderate to large scope of responsibility
No required certifications or licenses

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
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business and/or individual performance
Reasonable disability accommodations