Tax Tech Innovation Lead - Software Engineering

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in the United States is seeking a Tax Innovation - Software Engineering Senior Manager to lead software engineering efforts supporting tax technology solutions across client-focused work.

In this role, you will guide design, coding, testing, and delivery, manage large projects, coach teams through ambiguity, and translate business needs into scalable software architectures, microservices, and enterprise patterns within the Tax Innovation team.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 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 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

C#.NET

Job description

PwC in the United States is seeking a Tax Innovation - Software Engineering Senior Manager to lead software engineering efforts supporting tax technology solutions across client-focused work.

In this role, you will guide design, coding, testing, and delivery, manage large projects, coach teams through ambiguity, and translate business needs into scalable software architectures, microservices, and enterprise patterns within the Tax Innovation team.