Leads custom application development, architecture, testing, modernization, and delivery across cloud-native and on-premise environments. Translates business requirements into scalable technical solutions, coordinates software planning and releases, reviews code, applies CI/CD and automated testing, advises clients on technology decisions, coaches engineers, and advances AI-enabled engineering practices.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Lead Engineer you will lead custom application development and testing efforts that help clients turn business needs into scalable software solutions across cloud-native and on-premise environments, within our Advisory practice. As a Senior Manager you will guide large projects, shape technical direction, and use sound judgment to coach teams, navigate complexity, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while driving process improvements and operational excellence. In this role at PwC, you will apply full software development lifecycle skills, from requirements and architecture through build and test, while contributing to modern cloud engineering, data, analytics, and product innovation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Leading custom application development and testing workstreams across cloud-native and on premise environments
- Guiding architecture, design, and build activities for new solutions and modernization efforts
- Translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications that support delivery scope
- Driving software development planning, sprint coordination, and release sequencing across multiple teams
- Reviewing code, application frameworks, and integration patterns to promote maintainable solutions
- Applying CI/CD, automated testing, and debugging methods to support reliable delivery and deployment
- Advising clients on technology choices, implementation options, and tradeoffs across application platforms
- Coaching engineers on coding standards, software design, and troubleshooting approaches
- Advancing AI-enabled engineering methods, rapid experimentation, and digital tooling within delivery efforts
- Validating application performance, integration behavior, and testing results against project requirements
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Leading custom application development and testing initiatives across cloud-native stacks
- Demonstrating experience with AI-native engineering across requirements, architecture, and testing
- Applying proficiency in Java, Python, React Native, or .NET
- Directing CI/CD, code review, and quality software delivery practices
- Translating business requirements into scalable application and integration solutions
- Coaching teams through ambiguity, complex decisions, and technical tradeoffs
- Bringing experience in APIs, microservices, and application lifecycle management
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. 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 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 set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
As a Senior Lead Engineer you will lead custom application development and testing efforts that help clients turn business needs into scalable software solutions across cloud-native and on-premise environments, within our Advisory practice. As a Senior Manager you will guide large projects, shape technical direction, and use sound judgment to coach teams, navigate complexity, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while driving process improvements and operational excellence. In this role at PwC, you will apply full software development lifecycle skills, from requirements and architecture through build and test, while contributing to modern cloud engineering, data, analytics, and product innovation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Leading custom application development and testing workstreams across cloud-native and on premise environments
- Guiding architecture, design, and build activities for new solutions and modernization efforts
- Translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications that support delivery scope
- Driving software development planning, sprint coordination, and release sequencing across multiple teams
- Reviewing code, application frameworks, and integration patterns to promote maintainable solutions
- Applying CI/CD, automated testing, and debugging methods to support reliable delivery and deployment
- Advising clients on technology choices, implementation options, and tradeoffs across application platforms
- Coaching engineers on coding standards, software design, and troubleshooting approaches
- Advancing AI-enabled engineering methods, rapid experimentation, and digital tooling within delivery efforts
- Validating application performance, integration behavior, and testing results against project requirements
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Leading custom application development and testing initiatives across cloud-native stacks
- Demonstrating experience with AI-native engineering across requirements, architecture, and testing
- Applying proficiency in Java, Python, React Native, or .NET
- Directing CI/CD, code review, and quality software delivery practices
- Translating business requirements into scalable application and integration solutions
- Coaching teams through ambiguity, complex decisions, and technical tradeoffs
- Bringing experience in APIs, microservices, and application lifecycle management
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. 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 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 set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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