Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Data and Analytics Technologies
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
PwC Labs is focused on standardizing, automating, delivering tools and processes and exploring emerging technologies that drive efficiency and enable our people to reimagine the possible. Process improvement, transformation, effective use of innovative technology and data & analytics, and leveraging alternative delivery solutions are key areas of focus to drive additional value for our firm.
The AI Lab focuses on implementing solutions that impact efficiency and effectiveness of our technology functions. Process improvement, transformation, effective use of technology and data & analytics, and leveraging alternative delivery are key areas to drive value and continue to be recognized as the leading professional services firm. AI Lab is focused on identifying and prioritizing emerging technologies to get the most out of our investments.
To 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 Associate, you'll 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:
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Job Requirements and Preferences :
Basic Qualifications :
Minimum Degree Required :
Bachelor Degree
Additional Educational Requirements :
In lieu of a Bachelor Degree, 12 years of professional experience involving technology-focused process improvements, transformations, and/or system implementations
Minimum Years of Experience :
2 year(s)
Preferred Qualifications :
Degree Preferred :
Master Degree
Preferred Fields of Study :
Computer and Information Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Mathematical Statistics, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Statistics
Certification(s) Preferred :
Certification or significant progress towards completing one or more of the following Microsoft certification exams preferred:
Exam 70-461 Querying Microsoft SQL server 2012
Exam 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
Exam 70-486 ASP.NET MVC .NET 4.0
Exam 70-487 Developing Windows Azure and Web Services
Exam 70-515 MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications
Exam 70-516 MCTS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
Preferred Knowledge/Skills :
Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:
• Performing enterprise systems design, application scaling, performance evaluation, and architecture refinement;
• Demonstrating experience with open source tooling and Linux OS development;
• Executing NoSQL database models, XML, relational and other database models and associated SQL;
• Applying Natural Language Processing, Named Entity Recognition, Machine Learning and general unstructured data analytics; and,
• Applying full stack development with comfort and familiarity of continuous integration tooling such as Azure DevOps, Docker, Jenkins, Chef, and Puppet.
Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as an individual .NET software developer working within a team environment, especially virtual teams and/or mixed on-shore/off-shore teams with desired knowledge, including the following areas:
• Utilizing Visual Studio, SQL Server, Team Foundation Server (TFS), reporting tools, and other application tools/languages;
• Utilizing development methodologies such as SCRUM (preferred) or Agile;
• Understanding and applying software development patterns: MVC, MVVM, Web API; Web development patterns; Object-oriented programming principles; Application debugging approaches and principles; Data modelling; and, Performance with ORMs;
• Demonstrating knowledge of code patterns (singleton, repository, factory, facade, flyweight, etc.);
• Assisting in architecture- and design-related client projects and/or work streams, as well as having contributed as a systems analyst and conducted technical reviews of off-shore deliverables;
• Assisting the Lead Manager Architect on large projects, as well as client service teams during client implementations;
• Consulting client services in areas of technical matters;
• Performing application maintenance and support of client solutions; and,
• Resolving complex technical issues for the area of responsibility on the project.
Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in a .NET developer role in the following areas:
• .NET C# - ASP.NET, VBA, .Net Core;
• HTML/HTML5/XML;
• SQL Server querying (or RDBMS equivalent), NoSQL Database (Cosmos DB preferred)
• Javascript /CSS Frameworks (JQuery, React, Angular, Knockout, Bootstrap, Kendo, Node, Backbone, Ember, Breeze);
• Design patterns programming tools and systems(Factory, Singeton, MVC, MVVM); and,
• Utilization of Telerik products, Kendo UI a plus.
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)
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
May 11, 2021 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full time