Senior Manager - Lead Architect– Assurance

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth.

Those in data science and machine learning engineering at PwC will focus on leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision making. You will work on developing predictive models conducting statistical analysis and creating data visualisations to solve complex business problems.

Who we are & what we do: The Assurance Technology team in India ACs has expanded significantly. This team operates across the US Assurance utilizing a diverse technology stack. To maximize the potential of this growth and align with our vision of integrating India AC as a seamless extension of the US Assurance team it is imperative to establish a Technology Lead Architect role. This role will be pivotal in achieving self-sufficiency and ensuring end-to-end solution delivery leveraging the advantages of time zone differences.

What we need: A strong technical leader with:

• 15 - 18 years of technology experience
• 7 - 10 years of leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Oral and written English proficiency required

Skills Experience and Attitude:

A qualifying person would demonstrate following skills experience and also attitude:

• Strong leadership skills including the ability to create and manage high performing teams and ensuring a quality work environment and product.
• Experience in Full Stack development particularly in Python Databricks .NET C# Azure MongoDB Microsoft SQL and React or relational databases.
• Experience with microservices architecture and using Docker containers Kubernetes AKS Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of source code version control including the use of git repositories.
• Strong understanding of databases such as Microsoft SQL Server (or others like PostgreSQL MongoDB Databricks) and applying Microsofts frameworks like EF Core .
• Strong understanding and application of OOPs software & web development & design patterns; event-driven asynchronous & parallel programming concepts and best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently with remote teams using technology and highly motivated to collaborate with the team while managing their own time very well.
• Flexibility to work with overlapping schedules with dispersed teams on various time zones.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines on an as needed basis.
• Strong communicator with ability to articulate technical concepts to business and document.

Desired: Ideally would also have

• Experience with Agile methodologies Scrum Scaled Agile.
• No-SQL experience is a plus.

Required:

Leadership and Vision Alignment:

• The Technology Lead Architect will act as the cornerstone for aligning the India AC team with the broader US Assurance technology vision. They will be responsible for driving innovation and strategic direction in collaboration with US architecture teams.

Technical Expertise and Integration:

• The candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge in Full Stack development Data Technologies Low Code platforms and AI. This expertise is crucial for integrating cutting-edge technologies into the NGA platform and ensuring our solutions remain competitive and innovative.

Enhanced Self-Sufficiency:

• Establishing this role will empower the India team to deliver solutions autonomously reducing dependency on US-based counterparts. This autonomy will enable the team to handle end-to-end solution delivery enhancing productivity and efficiency.

Scalability and Growth:

• As we anticipate further growth the Technology Lead will be instrumental in scaling the teams capabilities. Without this leadership the India AC team may struggle to manage increased demands and complex projects effectively.

Time zone Leverage:

• By having a dedicated Technology Lead in India the team can optimize the use of time zone differences to ensure continuous development cycles and provide seamless support to the US team

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee overall solution architecture and drive end-to-end solution delivery.
• Collaborate with US architecture teams to align on technology vision and strategies.
• Integrate leading-edge technologies into the NGA platform to maintain competitive advantage.
• Establish India AC as a capability center for the US team maximizing time zone benefits.

Minimum years experience required

• 15 - 18 years of technology experience
• 7 - 10 years of leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Oral and written English proficiency required

Education : Computer Engineering or related Masters degree

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Artificial Intelligence Big Data C Programming Language Coaching and Feedback Communication Complex Data Analysis Creativity Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM) Data Engineering Data Lake Data Mining Data Modeling Data Pipeline Data Quality Data Science Data Science Algorithms Data Science Troubleshooting Data Science Workflows Deep Learning Embracing Change Emotional Regulation 25 more

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

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