Associate Software Developer Jobs in Amherst, NY

The Opportunity

As part of PwC's Scaled Engineering Services practice, you will contribute to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions that enable operational excellence and business agility. Our teams apply deep technical expertise and a strong service-oriented mindset to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-grade IT systems and applications. In this capacity, you will help lead and coordinate end-to-end execution of technology initiatives-driving disciplined project planning, proactive stakeholder communication, and consistent service delivery across cross-functional engineering teams.

As aTechnicalProductOwner, you willlead the charge in driving innovation within our Advisory practice, focusing on software and product development. You will be at the forefront of creating cutting-edge solutions that meet engagement team needs and enhance their business operations. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your problem-solving skills and critical thinking to navigate complex challenges and build meaningful engagement team relationships. You will also guide and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and development.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with engagement teams, understanding their unique requirements and translating them into actionable product strategies. You will be responsible for managing theproduct lifecycle, from conception to launch, confirming that each product aligns with our engagement teams' strategic goals. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions that drive business success. This position offers a dynamic and engaging work environment where you can expand your skills and contribute to impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering initiatives within the product portfolio, aligning delivery to product strategy.

• Negotiate scope, timelines, and resources while proactively identifying and mitigating risk.

• Analyzebusiness requirementsandimprovebusiness processexperience, aligning solutions to strategic objectives.

• Drive cross-functional definition and prioritization of product features and requirements.

• Guide the product lifecycle end to end using established development methodologies.

• Translate engagement team needs into actionable roadmaps and technical plans.

• Conduct business requirements analysis to inform solution design and process improvements.

• Contribute to scalable software solutions using languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

• Own project planning, including estimation, commitments, and timeline management.

• Uphold engineering quality through code reviews, coding standards, and application frameworks.

• Embed CI/CD practices to streamline development and deployment.

• Support enterprise architecture, microservices integration, and issue resolution to maintain performance and scalability.
  

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree or, in lieu of a degree, demonstrating in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in Engineering Product Management for each missing year of college is required

- At least 10 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Project to drive disciplined execution.

• Financial and operational acumen, including budget management, resource planning, and oversight of multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Advanced proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, along with having completedPMP and/or CSM certifications.

• Experience applying Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) and CI/CD practices to enhance software quality and accelerate delivery.

• Working knowledge of Java, Python, and C++ toguideeffectivelyengineering discussions and solution design.

• Understanding of API management and microservices architecture to support scalable, interoperable platforms.