Tech Lead- Manager

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

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.

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

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.

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.

The Opportunity

As part of the Software and Product Innovation team you will drive the technical direction and architecture for a whole-stack engineering team, securing delivery quality and performance. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff while fostering a collaborative culture that emphasizes learning and innovation. This role allows you to shape the technical landscape and guide your team toward excellence in delivery.

Responsibilities

• Direct the technical architecture for a versatile engineering team
• Secure exceptional delivery and peak performance standards
• Lead and mentor junior staff while fostering a collaborative culture
• Shape the technical landscape to drive team excellence
• Focus on strategic planning to meet client needs effectively
• Encourage a culture of learning and innovation within the team
• Manage client accounts and maintain enduring relationships
• Oversee project execution to secure alignment with goals

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8 years of professional software engineering experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering preferred
• Proven experience in technical leadership roles
• Skilled in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Demonstrated ability in mentoring engineers
• Experience with MongoDB or NoSQL databases
• Proven skills in designing scalable, distributed systems
• Excelling in problem-solving and debugging
• Experience collaborating in agile, cross-functional teams