As an Experienced Associate in the Tax Innovation team, you'll develop advanced software solutions for tax processes, collaborate on AI-driven applications, and translate business requirements into software functionalities while engaging in continuous learning.
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.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
The Opportunity
As part of the Tax Innovation team, you will contribute to the development of advanced software solutions that transform tax processes. As an Associate, you will support the creation and deployment of AI-driven applications, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment while learning to translate business needs into impactful software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of advanced software solutions for tax processes
- Collaborate with team members to create and implement AI-driven applications
- Gain practical experience in translating business requirements into software functionalities
- Participate in testing and deployment phases to confirm quality outcomes
- Analyze user feedback to inform software improvements and updates
- Support project documentation and maintain clear communication with stakeholders
- Engage in continuous learning to enhance technical skills and knowledge
- Contribute to a collaborative environment that encourages innovation
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 1 year of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Foundational proficiency in a modern programming language preferred
- Possessing basic understanding of web application development
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles preferred
- Having exposure to Agile/Scrum practices and tools
- Possessing introductory experience with SQL and relational databases
- Desplaying awareness of cloud platforms and interest in cloud-native development
- Showing interest in AI/ML and data-driven solutions
- Having comfort learning new frameworks and technologies
- Possessing curiosity about tax technology and AI's impact on processes
The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $153,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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.
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 Opportunity
As part of the Tax Innovation team, you will contribute to the development of advanced software solutions that transform tax processes. As an Associate, you will support the creation and deployment of AI-driven applications, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment while learning to translate business needs into impactful software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of advanced software solutions for tax processes
- Collaborate with team members to create and implement AI-driven applications
- Gain practical experience in translating business requirements into software functionalities
- Participate in testing and deployment phases to confirm quality outcomes
- Analyze user feedback to inform software improvements and updates
- Support project documentation and maintain clear communication with stakeholders
- Engage in continuous learning to enhance technical skills and knowledge
- Contribute to a collaborative environment that encourages innovation
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 1 year of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Foundational proficiency in a modern programming language preferred
- Possessing basic understanding of web application development
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles preferred
- Having exposure to Agile/Scrum practices and tools
- Possessing introductory experience with SQL and relational databases
- Desplaying awareness of cloud platforms and interest in cloud-native development
- Showing interest in AI/ML and data-driven solutions
- Having comfort learning new frameworks and technologies
- Possessing curiosity about tax technology and AI's impact on processes
The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $153,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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