Lead development and deployment of software solutions within Tax practice; manage projects and teams, design/code/test applications (Python, JavaScript), implement CI/CD, oversee application lifecycle and integrations, conduct code reviews, coach staff, engage clients, and drive enterprise architecture and business process improvements.
The Opportunity
As a Forward Deployed Software Engineering - Senior Manager, you will lead the development of innovative software solutions that drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. Within our Tax practice, you will leverage your skills and experience to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate, while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that contributes to the success of our firm.
In this role at PwC, you will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities. You will validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. Your ability to direct teams through complexity, demonstrate composure in challenging situations, and initiate open coaching conversations will be key to resolving issues and enhancing team effectiveness. This position offers the chance to deepen your skills, evolve your expertise, and model professional standards, all while driving results and maintaining operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and deployment of innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation
- Managing software engineering projects, confirming alignment with client needs and business objectives
- Designing, coding, and testing applications to deliver exceptional user experiences
- Utilizing advanced programming languages such as Python and JavaScript to enhance software functionality
- Overseeing application development and lifecycle management to optimize performance and reliability
- Implementing continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices to streamline software releases
- Conducting code reviews and quality assurance testing to maintain coding standards
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and develop tailored solutions
- Applying systems thinking to identify and address underlying problems and opportunities
- Coaching and mentoring team members to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Engaging with clients to validate outcomes and incorporate feedback into project enhancements
- Directing teams through complex and ambiguous situations, maintaining composure and focus
- Promoting the use of enterprise application architecture and integration for scalable solutions
- Driving business process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Excelling in API Management and Application Development
- Demonstrating proficiency in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Utilizing strategic questioning to drive business process improvement
- Applying analytical thinking to enhance software project management
- Innovating enterprise application architecture solutions
- Leading teams through complex software troubleshooting scenarios
- Developing inclusive and diverse high-performing teams
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Forward Deployed Software Engineering - Senior Manager, you will lead the development of innovative software solutions that drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. Within our Tax practice, you will leverage your skills and experience to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate, while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that contributes to the success of our firm.
In this role at PwC, you will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities. You will validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. Your ability to direct teams through complexity, demonstrate composure in challenging situations, and initiate open coaching conversations will be key to resolving issues and enhancing team effectiveness. This position offers the chance to deepen your skills, evolve your expertise, and model professional standards, all while driving results and maintaining operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and deployment of innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation
- Managing software engineering projects, confirming alignment with client needs and business objectives
- Designing, coding, and testing applications to deliver exceptional user experiences
- Utilizing advanced programming languages such as Python and JavaScript to enhance software functionality
- Overseeing application development and lifecycle management to optimize performance and reliability
- Implementing continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices to streamline software releases
- Conducting code reviews and quality assurance testing to maintain coding standards
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and develop tailored solutions
- Applying systems thinking to identify and address underlying problems and opportunities
- Coaching and mentoring team members to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Engaging with clients to validate outcomes and incorporate feedback into project enhancements
- Directing teams through complex and ambiguous situations, maintaining composure and focus
- Promoting the use of enterprise application architecture and integration for scalable solutions
- Driving business process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Excelling in API Management and Application Development
- Demonstrating proficiency in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Utilizing strategic questioning to drive business process improvement
- Applying analytical thinking to enhance software project management
- Innovating enterprise application architecture solutions
- Leading teams through complex software troubleshooting scenarios
- Developing inclusive and diverse high-performing teams
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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