Lead Engineer

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As a Lead Engineer at PwC, 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. In this Manager-level role within the Advisory practice, you will lead teams, coach junior staff, manage workstreams, and make autonomous decisions to analyze complex issues, set direction, and deliver work that meets client expectations and quality standards. You will support custom application development and testing across 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 involves client-facing software initiatives, collaboration with client stakeholders, and applying modern application frameworks and AI-enabled engineering techniques.

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.