US Tech - Lead Engineer

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: - Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system. - Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. - Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables. - Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same. - Effectively mentor others. - Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. - Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. - Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Software and Product Innovation - Software Engineering team, you lead the development and implementation of innovative software solutions. As a Manager, you guide and mentor your team, facilitating the successful execution of projects while maintaining exemplary standards and leveraging technology to enhance delivery. You play a key role in identifying opportunities to improve business processes and create competitive advantages for PwC, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Responsibilities - Lead the creation and deployment of advanced software solutions - Guide and support team members to achieve project goals - Confirm project execution aligns with exceptional standards - Utilize technology to refine project outcomes - Identify and implement process improvements for business advantage - Cultivate a culture of ongoing learning and skill enhancement - Encourage innovative thinking and problem-solving within the team - Maintain a focus on strategic objectives and client needs What You Must Have - Bachelor's Degree - At least 5 years of experience What Sets You Apart - Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology preferred - Expertise in modern software development practices, including unit testing tools (e.g., Jest, Mocha), testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium), front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, React), JavaScript/TypeScript best practices, and microservice architecture. - Experience with databases, mobile app development, TDD/BDD methodologies, and tools like Azure DevOps, SauceLabs, and HeadSpin, along with the ability to analyze project requirements and design appropriate software architectures. - Learning rapidly and utilizing new technologies - Staying current in emerging technology trends - Researching and evaluating emerging technologies - Communicating effectively with project team members - Providing design guidance following enterprise architecture vision - Mitigating impact of technical design on security and performance - Teaming up with developers and participating in code examinations - Providing coaching and technical mentoring to junior developers Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date The salary range for this position is: $73,500 - $212,280. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $73,500 - $244,000. 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.