Architect jobs in United States

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance.

Those in integration architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions to connect various organisational systems and applications. Your work will involve creating robust architectures that enable efficient data flow and enhance overall business processes.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role Summary:

A career in our Cloud and Digital practice, within Consulting Services, where you'll work with clients to define their vision and plan how to get there. We work with some of the world's largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever-changing environment. We deliver the technological solutions organisations need to compete, grow and build a lasting legacy of improvement and performance, partnering with best-in-class technologies and solution sets.

In joining us, you'll help our clients understand and evolve the way they align Digital with their business strategy, create integrated end to end solutions, and use enterprise applications to solve complex business problems.

PwC is looking for a Junior Application Architect to join our Cloud & Digital practice. The ideal candidate would have a technical background and at least 3 years' proven experience in technology-enabled business transformation projects and programmes.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and / or Certifications such as:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

Experience required:

• 2-4 years of experience in software development or application architecture
• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, or .NET
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Basic understanding of system integration and enterprise architecture principles
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.

Responsibilities of role:

• Assist in designing application architectures to meet business requirements
• Collaborate with senior architects and development teams to implement architectural solutions
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to architectural standards
• Support the development and maintenance of application documentation
• Contribute to the evaluation and recommendation of new technologies and tools
• Ensure application security and performance through best practices

Skill sets required:

Technical Skills

• Software Development: Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or .NET, and understanding of software development life cycles
• Application Architecture: Basic knowledge of application architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• System Integration: Understanding of system integration techniques and enterprise architecture principles
• DevOps and Agile: Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments and familiarity with DevOps practices

Business and Strategic Skills

• Business Acumen: Ability to understand business requirements and align architectural solutions with business goals
• Project Management: Basic project management skills to assist in overseeing the implementation of architectural solutions
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business needs

Soft Skills

• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address architectural challenges
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with development teams and senior architects
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and stay updated with the latest technologies and adapt to new challenges

* Industry experience required:

Financial Services and Banking.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 21, 2025