Forward Deployed Software Engineering - Manager

PwC

Chicago, USonsite$99k-$266k/yrPosted Jul 21, 2026
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Skills

javascriptpythoncicd

About the role

The Opportunity

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineering - Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing 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.

As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

In this role, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will also address conflicts or issues, engaging in conversations with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.

Responsibilities

Leading the development and deployment of innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation

Managing software engineering projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and completion

Guiding teams in designing, coding, and testing applications to enhance user experiences

Utilizing technical skills in API management, application development, and software design to deliver exceptional solutions

Overseeing the integration of enterprise applications and confirming seamless functionality across systems

Analyzing and identifying system interactions to optimize software performance and reliability

Mentoring team members to develop their skills and encouraging continuous learning and growth

Collaborating with client support teams to address and resolve software-related issues effectively

Implementing continuous integration and delivery practices to streamline software development processes

Promoting 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 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

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $266,000. 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

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

Compensation

This Solutions Engineer role pays $99k-$266k/yr. Within typical range for solutions engineer roles in United States.

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