Technical Lead

Job Description

A career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. Youll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth. Our Applications Programming - Practice Support team helps translate PwCs business requirements through efficient and effective Information Technology software applications. We design, develop, test, and implement sophisticated software applications in support of the firms needs and requirements. Job DescriptionTo really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Senior Manager, youll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.Uphold the firms code of ethics and business conduct. Basic Qualifications:Minimum Degree Required: High School DiplomaMinimum Years of Experience: 6 year(s) of progressive roles focused on managing information technology applications and its overall impact on business strategies and productivity. Preferred Qualifications:Degree Preferred: Bachelor DegreePreferred Fields of Study: Computer Applications, Computer Programming Preferred Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrates intimate knowledge, technical understanding and success in improving and managing the productivity of technology and business processes by creating automated workflows including:Understanding of Lean IT principles and data driven approaches;Having experience with Script languages and automation (e.g. Python, Ruby, JScript, VBscript, Bash, Powershell, Google Apps Script, Groovy);Possessing knowledge of Cloud infrastructure and container-based deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift);Being able to implement Modern web application development (e.g. AngularJS, NodeJS, Python, CSS3, Boostrap);Utilizing NoSQL databases (e.g. DocumentDB, Cloud Datastore, MongoDB, Casandra, etc.);Using REST API design and creation (e.g. Spring-WebMVC, Jersey);Leveraging experience of API management (e.g. Computer Associates Layer 7, Azure API Management, Google Cloud Endpoints);Using and navigating Cloud-based platforms and services (e.g. Google Cloud Platform, MS Azure, AWS, OpenAPI, Swagger, Apigee);Optimizing Continuous integration/continuous deployment (e.g. Git, Jenkins, TFS, Puppet, Chef, Maven, Gradie, Ant);Having knowledge of Containers - Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift;Understanding of Serverless: AWS Lambda, Cloud Functions;Conducting Unit testing using JUnit, NUnit and related tools;Using Data Integration Tools (SSIS, Informatica, API Management, Enterprise Service Bus, Microsoft BizTalk, and Rules Engine);Having an understanding of Source control using one of Git, Subversion, TFS; andManaging Enterprise Application Integration and Identity Management (IdAM), (oAuth2). Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or proven record of success in understanding of regional data center and operations functions to support the integration of key priorities and understanding of application service operation management principles:Having a technical understanding that spans multiple platforms and portfolio of applications with a demonstrated knowledge of strategic priorities;Having the ability to strategically direct a team while leading projects and initiatives related to operations and process improvements with internal staff, contractors and managed service vendors;Managing multiple application support areas covering a variety of applications and sourcing models;Interacting with senior leadership and peers across the organization to impact the strategic direction of application support processes;Driving compliance to SLAs for application support;Defining short and long term plans for application support based on strategic priorities;Demonstrating ability to perform financial management (e.g. budgeting, forecasting, operational and capital expenditure, RUN costs; Possessing the ability to translate the RDC and operations plan by leading others and performing work with significant independence; and,Supporting and facilitating formal and informal coaching and development activities for employees.Not the role for you Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting) The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwC Professional and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: uk/careers/experienced/apply Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation wi