Tech Lead(Backend)- Manager

PwC

Hyderabad, Bengaluru

Hybrid

INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PwC Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to drive the technical direction for a full-stack team, securing delivery quality and performance. You will mentor junior staff, manage client accounts, and shape the technical landscape toward excellence in delivery.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in software engineering, strong leadership, and proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, plus MongoDB.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering; Master’s preferred.
8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

Direct the technical architecture for a versatile engineering team.
Lead and mentor junior staff while fostering a collaborative culture.
Ensure alignment with client expectations and project goals.
Plan strategically to meet client needs and deliver value.
Oversee delivery quality, performance, and timelines.
Coach peers on best practices in software engineering.
Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Node.js

MongoDB

Job description

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 members 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 team you will drive the technical direction and architecture for a whole-stack engineering team, securing delivery quality and performance. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff while fostering a collaborative culture that emphasizes learning and innovation. This role allows you to shape the technical landscape and guide your team toward excellence in delivery.

Responsibilities