Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Technology Strategy Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary 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. As a GCP Developer, you will design and implement scalable, secure cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. Your responsibilities include architecting infrastructure and application workflows with Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, and BigQuery. You will automate deployments and manage CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, Cloud Build, and GitOps practices. Ensuring compliance, performance, and cost optimization across multi-environment GCP workloads is essential. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cloud-native adoption and innovation and lead the implementation and optimization of Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) solutions on GCP. Additionally, you will design and deliver reusable Golden Path blueprints to accelerate secure, scalable cloud adoption for prioritized workloads. Meaningful work you’ll be a part of As a GCP Developer, you will be responsible for owning and continuously enhancing an internal developer portal built on a SaaS foundation. This portal serves as the central hub for engineering teams, integrating public APIs, webhooks, and custom UI/UX components designed with jQuery and modern JavaScript frameworks to deliver a seamless developer experience. You will architect and maintain Python-based microservices leveraging frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, and Flask, building both RESTful and asynchronous APIs. Your work will span across relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring scalable and reliable data management. On the infrastructure side, you will deploy and operate services on GCP, while also leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies to support diverse workloads. You will define and optimize CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code templates, and automated testing workflows, enabling rapid, secure, and consistent delivery. Security and reliability are core to the role. You will implement enterprise-grade authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, OpenID, SSO), enforce high availability and compliance baselines, and troubleshoot complex production issues to maintain optimal performance. Beyond technical delivery, you will play a leadership role: conducting architecture and code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across product and platform teams to align on best practices. Candidates with contributions to open-source projects, technical blogs, or experience with platforms like Backstage or Temporal.io will be highly valued, as these demonstrate thought leadership and community engagement. Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve 5–7 years of hands-on experience in data engineering and cloud-native development Proven expertise in GCP services, including infrastructure, automation, and data solutions Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed data processing (e.g., PySpark) Experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud security best practices Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with a track record of driving cloud adoption and innovation Deep understanding of data storage optimization within Google Cloud Storage (GCS), including file format selection (e.g., Delta, Parquet), object partitioning strategies (e.g., prefix-based, BigQuery table partitioning), and Cloud Storage Object Lifecycle Management for cost and performance. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve complex, ambiguous data problems in a production environment, including performance tuning and root cause analysis. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with distributed data processing frameworks such as PySpark on Google Cloud Dataproc. Hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Composer (managed Airflow), Cloud Data Fusion, Google Cloud Databricks, and Google Cloud Storage (GCS), including dynamic pipeline creation and hybrid data movement (e.g., via Cloud Storage Transfer Service). Strong background in CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code; proven ability to automate deployments using Terraform, Cloud Build, and GitOps practices. Proficient in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Knowledge of cloud security and compliance, including enterprise-grade authentication (Cloud Identity, IAM, OAuth2, OpenID, SSO) and troubleshooting production issues for reliability using Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and Cloud Trace. Familiarity with ELT patterns, data warehousing (BigQuery, star schema), data lake architectures (Google Cloud Storage, e.g., Medallion), and storage optimization strategies (Delta Lake on GCS, Parquet on GCS, BigQuery partitioning). Experience with real-time data ingestion from sources such as Google Cloud Pub/Sub, Kafka, REST APIs, and SFTP. PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer. Why you’ll love PwC We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 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) Required Skills Optional Skills Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Android, API Management, Appian (Platform), Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Software, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, C#.NET, C++ Programming Language, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Code Review, Coding Standards, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) {+ 52 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in. We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation. Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons. Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi. Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.
