Java Microservices - Associate

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
  

The OpportunityWhen you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.As part of the Software and Product Innovation team you develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Framework. As an Associate you support senior staff by engaging in research, participating in project tasks, and contributing to the design and implementation of solutions that address complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the development of Java microservices
• Assist in designing scalable software architectures
• Participate in testing and validation of software products
• Engage in troubleshooting and performance enhancement
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation
• Support team initiatives and project deliverables
• Learn and implement new technologies and frameworks
• Uphold software development practices and standards
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of experience in software engineering
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  

What Sets You Apart

• Proven experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JMS
• Understanding of financial applications, especially payment/wires
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and tools
• Experience with microservices architecture and related technologies
• Demonstrating exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of containerized deployments
• Experience with message parsing in banking messages
• Knowledge in OPF