Lead Engineer

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Product Innovation Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary The Opportunity

As a Lead Engineer you will guide the design, build, testing, and modernization of custom applications across cloud-native and on-premise environments, using modern engineering approaches, low-code platforms, and a range of programming languages. As a Manager you will lead teams, coach junior staff, manage workstreams, and use autonomous decision-making to analyze complex issues, set direction, and deliver work that aligns with client expectations and quality standards within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will support custom application development and testing efforts across the software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through build and test, while contributing to digital products that help clients move ideas into usable technology.

Responsibilities

• Leading custom application development and testing workstreams across cloud-native and on-premise environments
• Managing project planning, budgeting, timelines, and delivery for client-facing software initiatives
• Guiding teams through requirements analysis, solution design, coding, testing, and deployment activities
• Reviewing application architecture, code quality, and technical documentation across multiple programming languages and low-code platforms
• Coordinating use of CI/CD pipelines, application lifecycle management tools, and digital delivery methods to support efficient release cycles
• Applying knowledge of microservices, API management, system integration, and software maintenance to solve complex technical issues
• Mentoring junior engineers through feedback, code reviews, and coaching on development standards and delivery practices
• Identifying opportunities to improve application performance, testing coverage, and development workflows
• Collaborating with client stakeholders to translate business process needs into scalable software solutions
• Supporting innovation by applying AI-enabled engineering techniques, rapid experimentation, and modern application frameworks

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 4 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Leading custom application development and testing teams
• Building cloud-native, secure applications across modern stacks
• Applying AI-native engineering techniques across lifecycle phases
• Managing client accounts and guiding project planning
• Mentoring junior engineers through code reviews and feedback
• Using CI/CD, testing, and architecture design
• Delivering Java, Python, React Native, or Mendix solutions

Travel Requirements Up to 80% Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. 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