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Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Director

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
150K-438K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
150K-438K Annually
Senior level
Leads strategic software engineering initiatives within PwC’s Tax practice, overseeing application design, coding, testing, architecture, integration, and delivery. Drives digital transformation, develops scalable solutions using .NET, Java, Python, and Azure, and applies CI/CD and ATDD practices. The Director also manages client and executive stakeholders, identifies software product opportunities, ensures technical compliance, promotes innovation, and mentors software engineering leaders.
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The Opportunity As a Tax Innovation - Software Engineering Director, you will lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. Within our Tax practice, you will focus on designing, coding, and testing applications that revolutionize industries and deliver exceptional user experiences. As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making impactful decisions and overseeing multiple projects while maintaining executive-level stakeholder relations. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are foundational to our success.
In this role at PwC, you will cultivate potential in others and actively collaborate across the PwC Network, leveraging our collective strength. You will develop new ideas, solutions, and structures, driving thought leadership and promoting technological advances. Your role is crucial in shaping the direction of client engagements and mentoring the next generation of leaders, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together. Responsibilities
- Leading the development and implementation of innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation
- Overseeing the design, coding, and testing of applications to enhance business performance and user experience
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address software engineering challenges
- Driving business growth by identifying market gaps and converting opportunities into successful software products
- Mentoring and guiding the next generation of software engineers to cultivate their potential
- Promoting technological advances and fostering an environment where people and technology thrive together
- Managing stakeholder relationships and confirming the delivery of exceptional software solutions
- Utilizing programming languages such as .Net, Java &, Python to develop scalable applications
- Implementing continuous integration and delivery practices to streamline software development processes
- Confirming compliance with professional and technical standards within software engineering projects
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience What Sets You Apart
- Leading strategic software engineering initiatives
- Driving innovation in tax software solutions
- Excelling in stakeholder relationship management
- Utilizing Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD)
- Implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Production experience with .Net, Java, & Python programming languages
- Production experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services
- Production experience with ADLC and AI coding tools
- Managing enterprise application architecture and integration
The salary range for this position is: $150,000 - $438,000. 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.

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