Forward Deployed Data Engineering - Senior Associate

PwC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Forward Deployed Data Engineer Senior Associate in the Boston area to drive digital transformation within the Tax practice. You will design, code, and test applications, while collaborating with teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, maintaining coding standards, and applying CI/CD practices to deliver reliable software with strong client impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance
• Designing, coding, and testing applications to deliver exceptional user experiences
• Managing and reviewing code to maintain coding standards and quality
• Collaborating with teams to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Utilizing programming languages such as Python for software development and troubleshooting
• Implementing CI/CD practices to streamline software deployment
• Conducting quality assurance testing to validate software functionality and performance
• Engaging in application development and enterprise application integration to support client needs
• Applying object-oriented design principles to create scalable and maintainable software architectures
• Debugging and troubleshooting issues to optimize software performance and reliability
• Building meaningful client connections and anticipating their needs to deliver quality solutions
• Navigating complex situations and using critical thinking to solve problems and generate new ideas
• Upholding professional and technical standards in all aspects of software engineering work

Skills

API Management

Application Development

Business Analysis

Code Review

Python

CI/CD

Data Interpretation

Mentoring

OOD Design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Forward Deployed Data Engineering - Senior Associate, you will be at the forefront of developing innovative software solutions that drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. Within our Tax practice, you will combine technical skills with creative thinking to design, code, and test applications that transform industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning 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 solutions. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow.

In this role, you will leverage a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. You will develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, using critical thinking to break down complex concepts. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to impactful projects within our Tax practice.

Responsibilities

• Developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance
• Designing, coding, and testing applications to deliver exceptional user experiences
• Managing and reviewing code to maintain coding standards and quality
• Collaborating with teams to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Utilizing programming languages such as Python for software development and troubleshooting
• Implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices to streamline software deployment
• Conducting quality assurance testing to validate software functionality and performance
• Engaging in application development and enterprise application integration to support client needs
• Applying object-oriented design principles to create scalable and maintainable software architectures
• Debugging and troubleshooting issues to optimize software performance and reliability
• Building meaningful client connections and anticipating their needs to deliver quality solutions
• Navigating complex situations and using critical thinking to solve problems and generate new ideas
• Upholding professional and technical standards in all aspects of software engineering work

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Excelling in API Management and Application Development
• Demonstrating proficiency in Business Requirements Analysis and Code Review
• Utilizing Python and Object-Oriented Design (OOD) for software solutions
• Implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices
• Navigating complex client relationships with effective communication
• Developing insights through data interpretation and analysis
• Mentoring junior team members to enhance team performance

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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