Lead Developer

PwC Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Floating holidays

Birthday leave

Parental leave (26 weeks)

Flexible work arrangements

Career progression

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Lead Developer to join the Tax and Legal Digital team. You will help build and optimise enterprise web applications, working across frontend and backend stacks with modern web technologies.

The role offers opportunities to work on large-scale platforms within a supportive, inclusive environment. You will collaborate with data scientists, business analysts, and fellow developers to deliver high-value software, while enjoying flexible work arrangements and clear career

Qualifications

• Background in end-to-end enterprise software delivery and latest web technologies.
• Experience in frontend (ReactJS, NextJS) and backend (NodeJS, NestJS) components.
• Knowledge of MongoDB, SQL, Python and GenAI experience.
• Understanding of software development life cycle and DevOps.
• Proven experience as a Lead Developer.

Responsibilities

• Build libraries and frameworks for large, complex web applications.
• Design and implement new user-facing features for internal and external clients.
• Optimize web applications to maximize speed and scale.
• Write client-side code for production and prototype applications.
• Collaborate with developers, data scientists, and business analysts to deliver enterprise applications.

Skills

ReactJS

NextJS

NodeJS

NestJS

MongoDB

SQL

Python

DevOps

Web technologies

Web performance

Job description

At PwC, Technology enables businesses to achieve their tech-driven goals. The work undertaken covers a range of areas from leading and supporting the firm through the build or adoption of new technology, to protecting against risk, and delivering valuable data insights that transform tech capabilities. As a Lead Developer in the Tax and Legal Digital team you’ll help Australian businesses; not-for-profit and internal PwC clients create value and improve the way they work. From digitising workflows, to creating Global AI enabled applications and igniting our start-up industry, together we build trust in society and solve important problems.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Build libraries and frameworks to support large, complex web applications.
• Design and implement new user-facing features for both internal and external clients.
• Optimise web applications to maximize speed and scale.
• Write client-side code for web-based applications, creating fast, easy-to-use, high volume production applications, as well as innovative, market-leading prototypes.
• Work closely and efficiently with our team of industry leading developers, data scientists, and business analysts to deliver high quality enterprise applications.

What we’re looking for:

• You have a background in end-to-end enterprise software delivery and are skilled in the latest web technologies, and web standards.
• You will have proven experience in all aspects of web development stack including protocols and web server optimization techniques, and are comfortable developing frontend (using ReactJS, NextJS) and backend (using NodeJS, NestJS) components. MongoDB, SQL, Python, and have GenAI experience.
• You also hold an understanding of the broader software development life cycle, DevOps technologies and are focused on delivering robust, high value software.
• You have a natural willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly and thrive off solving complex problems.
• You have proven experience as a Lead Developer.
• Most importantly, you act with integrity and show care for the people you work with.

Don’t meet every requirement?

We still encourage you to apply.

What you’ll gain:

• Work with leading organisations on complex matters that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Be part of an inclusive environment committed to diverse perspectives, including Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity.
• Enjoy flexibility in how, when and where you work, balancing what works best for you, your team and your clients.
• Access to clear career progression pathways supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Benefit from generous leave entitlements, including floating public holidays, birthday leave and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Receive access to a world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic.We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

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