Quality Assurance Specialist - Core Apps and Payroll Team

• 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 Specialist within PNC's Technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh PA, Strongsville OH, Phoenix AZ or Dallas TX. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in

STEM OPT

for this position. Qualifications (Must-Haves)

Experience:

3-5+ years (preferred) in software quality assurance.

Process & Tools:

Jira, Agile methodologies; strong documentation and communication skills.

Communication & Documentation:

Must be able to communicate across technical and non-technical channels - both spoken and in writing.

Adaptability:

Ideal candidate will keep pace with changing technology standards

Nice-to-Haves Workday:

Experience testing Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors) and business end-to-end processes.

ETL:

General knowledge of ETL testing requirements. Knowledge of Oracle (SQL, performance tuning) for downstream HR/Payroll data stores.

Mainframe & JCL:

Practical experience testing JCL jobs and mainframe batch processing. Experience with vendor HR systems (benefits, payroll, timekeeping) and HR data standards. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in

STEM OPT

for this position. 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
• + Participates in the quality assurance process; follows procedures to ensure that all software products and components meet company standards and client requirements.

+ Performs code inspections, walk-throughs, design, and test-readiness reviews. + Reviews software and project documentation for completeness and adherence to standards. + Works on problem resolutions and reports progress to management. Plans, executes, and summarizes reliability and validation test cases; interfaces with developers on test results. + Assists in audits and reviews. Writes and executes test plans and cases for testing of software. 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 Skills
• Analytical Thinking, Communication, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Support, Software Testing, Team Player, Teamwork, Test Case Development, Usability Testing
• Competencies
• Accuracy 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 Experience
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
• Education
• Bachelors
• Certifications
• No Required Certification(s)
• Licenses
• No Required License(s)
• Pay Transparency

• Base Salary:

  $45,000.00 - $97,750.00 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 04/17/2026, 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; 9 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 pncthrive.com .

• Disability Accommodations Statement
• If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.

com . Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 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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