Technical Lead - Senior Manager

Introduction to PwC Software & Product Innovation

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.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Skills for Success

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model 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 Engineering team, you will lead the development of innovative software solutions that drive business success. As a Technical Lead - Senior Manager, you will supervise and mentor your team, maintaining exceptional deliverables while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technologies and influence the direction of projects that impact clients and the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative software solutions.
• Supervise and mentor team members to secure quality outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Utilize advanced technologies to enhance project direction.
• Analyze project requirements and translate them into actionable plans.
• Encourage team engagement and professional growth.
• Secure adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
• Drive initiatives that align with business success.
• Shape the future of AI by leveraging advanced technologies.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in software development, with 2+ years leading development teams or serving as a technical lead.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering preferred.
• Demonstrating proficiency in managing client needs.
• Excelling in front-end and back-end development.
• Designing cloud-ready architectures in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Utilizing microservices and containerized solutions.
• Understanding data modeling in relational and NoSQL systems.
• Familiarity with DevOps automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Leading diverse teams through complex delivery cycles.
• Committing to engineering excellence and responsible innovation.
• Utilizing analytical techniques including machine learning and optimization.
• Skilled in vectorization and prompt engineering.
• Designing AI architectures with enterprise application integrations.
• Championing governance and Responsible AI practices.
• Excelling in Python and ML frameworks.

Key skills/competency

• Software Development Leadership
• Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Microservices & Containerization
• AI/Machine Learning
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Team Mentorship
• Client Management
• Front-end & Back-end Development
• Data Modeling
• Python & ML Frameworks