Forward Deployed Software Engineering - Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

PwC seeks a Forward Deployed Software Engineering Manager in New York to lead innovative software initiatives within our Tax practice, driving digital transformation and delivering high-value solutions for clients.

You will mentor junior staff, manage client accounts, and ensure project success while upholding PwC's standards and values. Strong leadership, hands-on coding, and CI/CD discipline are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation.
• Manage software engineering projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Guide teams in designing, coding, and testing applications to enhance user experiences.
• Utilize technical skills in API management, application development, and software design to deliver exceptional solutions.
• Oversee the integration of enterprise applications and confirm seamless functionality across systems.
• Analyze and identify system interactions to optimize software performance and reliability.
• Mentor team members to develop their skills and encourage continuous learning and growth.
• Collaborate with client support teams to address and resolve software-related issues effectively.
• Implement continuous integration and delivery practices to streamline software development processes.
• Promote the adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies within the software engineering team.

Skills

API Management

Application Development

CI/CD

Python

JavaScript

Microservices

Object-Oriented Design

Enterprise Integration

Solution Architecture

Project Planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineering Manager, you will lead the development of innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. Within our Tax practice you will combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver software products that revolutionize industries and provide exceptional user experiences. You will manage client accounts, mentor junior staff, and be accountable for project success, maintaining high standards and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. You are expected to lead with integrity, articulating our purpose and values, and to embrace technology and innovation to improve delivery and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation.
• Manage software engineering projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Guide teams in designing, coding, and testing applications to enhance user experiences.
• Utilize technical skills in API management, application development, and software design to deliver exceptional solutions.
• Oversee the integration of enterprise applications and confirm seamless functionality across systems.
• Analyze and identify system interactions to optimize software performance and reliability.
• Mentor team members to develop their skills and encourage continuous learning and growth.
• Collaborate with client support teams to address and resolve software-related issues effectively.
• Implement continuous integration and delivery practices to streamline software development processes.
• Promote the adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies within the software engineering team.

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 years of software engineering experience.

What Sets You Apart

• Excelling in API Management and Application Development.
• Demonstrating proficiency in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
• Utilizing Python and JavaScript for software engineering projects.
• Embracing microservices architecture and object-oriented design principles.
• Managing enterprise application integration and solution architecture.
• Leading software project planning and strategic questioning initiatives.
• Mentoring teams in software development methodologies and quality assurance testing.

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $99,000 - $266,000. Compensation within this range depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and is subject to applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. Benefits link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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 outlined in our policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. For applicants impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, California Fair Chance Act, and other applicable laws, arrest or conviction records may be considered in compliance with those laws.

Additional Information

Our approach to hiring may involve assessing conviction records thoughtfully to maintain a secure and trusted workplace. Full details: https://pwc.to/how-we-work.