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At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance. Those in solution architecture at PwC will design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet clients' business needs. You will leverage your experience in analysing requirements, developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm. Skills Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story. Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations. Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant. Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. Core Technical Expertise Frontend: Deep expertise in ReactJS, Redux Toolkit including component architecture and performance tuning Backend: Strong hands-on experience with Node.js, ExpressJs, NestJs, GraphQL and Microservices architecture Caching: Redis or valkey for in memory caching Queuing System : kafka or rabbitmq Database: Working knowledge of MongoDB / postgresql and designing scalable data models Languages & Tools: Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, and experience with CI/CD pipelines Architecture Design: Capable of designing scalable, secure, maintainable architectures Testing & QA: Experience with test strategies across unit, integration, and e2e testing Observability & DevOps: Familiarity with logging, monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis Code Quality: Strong command over clean code practices, code reviews, and automated pipelines Containerized approach: Docker and Kubernetes Cloud computing platform: Azure and Azure devops Leadership & Execution Hands-On Mentorship: Guides developers through code reviews, pair programming, and architectural design Technical Planning: Leads technical delivery, including estimation, planning, and risk mitigation Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinates across multiple engineering and product teams POC & Innovation: Builds Proofs of Concept (POCs) to test ideas and validate architecture Scaled Agile Environment: Comfortable operating at Epic or Capability level in a Scaled Agile setup Soft Skills & Behavior Traits Strong communication and consultative mindset Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Active listener and problem solver during refinement and live discussions Proven collaborator across onshore/offshore teams and multiple stakeholder groups A “lead by doing” mindset — stays close to the code and execution Embedded and hands-on approach — not detached from the dev lifecycle Key Requirements 10+ years of professional experience in engineering or solution architecture Solid hands-on skills in ReactJS, Redux Toolkit, Node.js, NestJs, GraphQL, and MongoDB Strong understanding of end-to-end software delivery lifecycle Experience designing modern scalable architectures that align with business goals History of leading teams through complex technical initiatives, while remaining embedded in the codebase Ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences Demonstrated ability to influence solutions by understanding business context, not just technical specs Experience as an architectural owner in agile delivery, especially in scaled environments Familiar with NFRs such as scalability, security, observability, and maintainability
