Generative AI -Software Engineer-Senior Associate

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Senior Associate to join as a Generative AI - Software Engineer. You will work at the heart of global teams, turning raw data into actionable insights to influence client decisions.

The role emphasizes robust data solutions, production-grade GenAI deployments, and cross-functional collaboration. You will apply advanced Python, data engineering, cloud-native development, and container orchestration to deliver impactful AI-driven outcomes for diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into backend GenAI functionalities.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions including event-driven architectures.
• Manage data storage with relational and NoSQL databases for AI applications in production.
• Utilize Kubernetes and implement CI/CD pipelines for deployment and scalability.
• Build and integrate APIs using Python frameworks and support AI model deployment.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's & Master's degree

Tools

Python

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Docker

Java

C++

C#

Job description

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Generative AI - Software Engineer - Senior Associate, you will be at the forefront of transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision‑making and driving business growth. Within our Data and Analytics Engineering practice, you will leverage advanced analytics and statistical techniques to extract insights from large datasets, focusing on exploratory and descriptive analysis, statistical modeling, and creating data visualizations to solve complex business problems.

As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work while embracing increased ambiguity. You will use critical thinking to break down complex concepts and develop a deeper understanding of the business context.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. Your work will involve using a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, ultimately driving data‑driven decision‑making and informing strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into backend functionalities for GenAI and Agentic AI projects.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions, including event‑driven architectures and integration with external systems/APIs.
• Manage data storage solutions using relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases to support AI applications in production.
• Utilize containerization (Kubernetes) and implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), for efficient deployment and scalability.
• Build and integrate APIs using Python frameworks (Flask, FastAPI) and collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and DevOps teams for seamless AI model deployment.

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s & Master’s degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Proficient with LLM interaction frameworks like LangChain, Semantic Kernel, and LlamaIndex, and experienced in integrating, scaling, and deploying GenAI and agentic applications in production.
• Skilled in setting up data pipelines for both model training and real‑time inference to support AI workloads efficiently.
• Advanced Python expertise including OOP, asynchronous programming (asyncio), concurrency (multithreading, multiprocessing), design patterns, memory management, and performance optimization for scalable GenAI systems.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, software design principles (SOLID, clean architecture), and hands‑on experience with cloud‑native development on Azure/AWS, including serverless, microservices, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with additional OOP languages (Java, C++, C#) and familiarity with WebSocket implementations for real‑time application functionality.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified