Lead Engineer

PwC•Tampa, FL

8d•$99,000 - $232,000

About The Position

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 aligned with client expectations and quality standards within PwC’s Advisory practice. You will support custom application development and testing throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through build and test, while contributing to digital products that help clients turn ideas into usable technology. The role includes client-facing delivery and may require travel up to 80%.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience leading custom application development and testing teams.
Experience building cloud-native, secure applications across modern stacks.
Ability to apply AI-native engineering techniques across lifecycle phases.
Experience managing client accounts and guiding project planning.
Experience mentoring junior engineers through code reviews and feedback.
Experience using CI/CD, testing, and architecture design.
Experience delivering Java, Python, React Native, or Mendix solutions.

Responsibilities

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