National Delivery Excellence - Integration and Platform Architecture - Solution Architecture - Director

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Director in Bengaluru to lead and scale integration and platform architecture initiatives. You will drive strategic technology direction, mentor senior engineers, and promote excellence across client engagements within PwC Acceleration Centers.

You will champion innovative solutions, oversee cross-functional delivery, and shape the future of technology initiatives while aligning with PwC’s standards and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in software/tech leadership.
• Fluent oral and written English.
• Experience building and leading engineering teams on large programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead exceptional engineering teams.
• Define and implement strategic technology direction.
• Drive business growth through innovative solutions and collaboration.
• Mentor emerging leaders and grow talent.
• Promote operational excellence and delivery of quality outcomes.
• Foster culture of innovation and teamwork.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Technical problem solving

Resource planning

Inclusive leadership

Node.js

NestJS

React

Azure DevOps

Jira

GitHub

PostgreSQL

Databricks

MongoDB

AI-enabled development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

GitHub

React

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance.

Those in solution architecture at PwC will design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet clients’ business needs. You will leverage your experience in analysing requirements, developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC’s reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

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

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.

Adhere to and enforce 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

• When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.
• As part of the Integration and Platform Architecture team you will build, scale, and lead dynamic engineering teams. As a Director you will set the strategic direction, drive business growth, and mentor the next generation of leaders while promoting operational excellence and delivery of top-tier solutions. This role offers the chance to shape the future of technology initiatives and foster an environment of collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead exceptional engineering teams
• Define and implement the strategic direction for technology initiatives
• Drive business growth through innovative solutions and collaboration
• Mentor emerging leaders and cultivate their potential
• Promote operational excellence and the delivery of quality outcomesFoster a culture of innovation and teamwork within the organization
• Identify market opportunities and develop strategies to capitalize on them
• Promote an environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 15+ years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Proven experience building and leading engineering teams
• Hands-on technical problem-solving capabilityDemonstrated ability to drive execution excellence
• Experience in resource utilization and workforce planning
• Track record of inclusive leadership across diverse teams
• Ability to adapt to change and foster innovation
• Experience with relational/document databases (PostgreSQL, Databricks, MongoDB), back-end development in Node.js/NestJS, and front-end development in React.
• Skilled in tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, and GitHub
• Nice to have: experience with AI-enabled software development

Travel Requirements

Not Specified