Forward Deployed Software Engineering - Experienced Associate

PwC South Africa; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Forward Deployed Software Engineering – Experienced Associate to design, code, and test innovative software solutions within the Tax practice. You will collaborate with clients and teams to gather requirements, apply Python and JavaScript, and deliver scalable applications that transform industries and enhance performance.

With at least a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of experience, you will contribute to CI/CD initiatives and ensure quality through testing and QA processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 1+ year of software engineering experience.
• Experience with API Management and enterprise applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and optimize business performance.
• Design, code and test applications delivering strong user experiences.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to gather information for projects.
• Apply Python and JavaScript programming to create scalable applications.
• Utilize frameworks and methodologies to improve design and functionality.
• Conduct code reviews and QA testing to ensure coding standards.
• Implement CI/CD practices to streamline development.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.
• Engage in requirements analysis to align solutions with client needs.
• Participate in enterprise integration and API management for interoperability.

Skills

API Management

Application Development

Software Testing

Quality Assurance

Business Process Improvement

Requirements Analysis

CI/CD

OOD Principles

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Overview

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineering – Experienced Associate, you will be engaged in developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. Within our Tax practice, you will focus on designing, coding, and testing applications that transform industries and deliver exceptional user experiences. You will contribute to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance.
• Design, code and test applications that revolutionize industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to gather information and analyze facts for software development projects.
• Apply technical skills in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript to create efficient and scalable applications.
• Utilize application frameworks and software development methodologies to improve software design and functionality.
• Conduct code reviews and quality assurance testing to maintain coding standards and validate software reliability.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices to streamline software development processes.
• Troubleshoot issues and debug software to optimize performance and user experience.
• Engage in business requirements analysis and functional requirements gathering to align software solutions with client needs.
• Participate in enterprise application integration and API management to enhance system interoperability and functionality.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience.

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating proficiency in API Management and Application Development.
• Utilizing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) methodologies.
• Excelling in JavaScript (JS) and Python programming languages.
• Applying Object‑Oriented Design (OOD) principles effectively.
• Engaging in Business Process Improvement and Requirements Analysis.
• Developing skills in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Adapting to diverse client needs and team dynamics.

Travel Requirements

Up to 80% travel.

Salary

The salary range for this position is: $63,000 – $153,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

Benefits

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. For more details, visit https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As PwC is an equal 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.