Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Senior Manager

PwC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 124,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Tax Innovation - Software Engineering Senior Manager in Washington, DC to lead software engineering for tax technology solutions. You will drive design, coding, testing, and delivery across client-facing work, coach teams through ambiguity, and shape messages linking technical work to business needs.

You will guide software and product innovation, support digital solutions, and advance the Tax Innovation team through collaboration and steady delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Advising tax innovation stakeholders on software engineering strategies that support digital transformation and product development.
• Leading application design, coding, testing, and deployment activities for tax technology solutions.
• Translating tax service delivery needs into scalable software architectures, microservices, and enterprise patterns.
• Managing software project planning, delivery milestones, and risk tracking across cross-functional workstreams.
• Applying software development methodology to guide solution delivery.
• Developing C#.NET based applications and integrating AI-enabled capabilities where business value can be advanced.
• Reviewing solution architecture options and technical tradeoffs to support sustainable platforms.
• Coaching engineers through complex issues, code reviews, and delivery decisions.
• Validating client feedback and aligning solution direction with priorities.
• Promoting clear communication of system design and delivery status.

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Senior Manager you will lead software engineering efforts that support tax technology solutions, bringing together design, coding, testing, and delivery across client-facing work within our Tax practice. As a Senior Manager you will lead large projects, use sound judgment in complex settings, coach teams through ambiguity, and shape clear messages that connect technical work to business needs. In this role at PwC, you will guide software and product innovation efforts that help deliver digital solutions, support product development, and advance the work of the Tax Innovation team through collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and steady delivery.

Responsibilities

• Advising tax innovation stakeholders on software engineering strategies that support digital transformation and product development
• Leading application design, coding, testing, and deployment activities for tax technology solutions
• Translating tax service delivery needs into scalable software architectures, microservices, and enterprise application patterns
• Managing software project planning, delivery milestones, and risk tracking across cross-functional workstreams
• Applying software development methodology and application lifecycle management practices to guide solution delivery
• Developing C#.NET based applications and integrating AI-enabled capabilities where business value can be advanced
• Reviewing solution architecture options and technical tradeoffs to support sustainable platforms and efficient maintenance
• Coaching engineers and analysts through complex technical issues, code reviews, and delivery decisions
• Validating client feedback and adapting solution direction to reflect business priorities and technical constraints
• Promoting clear communication of system design, delivery status, and implementation impacts across stakeholders

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Crafting clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities
• Validating client outcomes, sharing alternative perspectives, and acting on feedback
• Directing teams through complexity and ambiguous situations with composure
• Deepening software engineering and tax innovation skills continuously
• Initiating open coaching conversations and resolving team effectiveness issues

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. 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.

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