Solution Architecture - Director

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Functional & Industry Technologies Management Level Director 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. Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Lead in line with our values and brand. Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership. Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same. Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking. Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers. Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together. Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm. Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. A career in our TIDE – AC practice will provide you with the opportunity to bring the Tax practice a competitive advantage through delivering architecture solutions, governance and alignment during the delivery process, and ensuring alignment to overall platform objectives and technology strategy. As part of our Solution Architecture team, you will focus on planning, high-level design and reusability of solutions – in contrast to engineers, who carry out the vision and build the product. Architects develop specifications, models, standards and guidelines to coherently and consistently deliver technology. Drive business transformation through innovative tax technology solutions As a Director, you'll lead a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution: Support teams to improve and evolve ways of working across platforms and programs Identify gaps and opportunities to enhance platform capabilities supporting the Tax practice Drive consistency in architecture approaches across multiple systems and environments Create an environment where people and technology thrive together Influence and build relationships with US Tax –TIDE leadership and stakeholders Promote collaboration across teams to resolve cross-platform dependencies and challenges Encourage adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities where they improve outcomes Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct The Opportunity As part of the Tax Innovation (TIDE) team, you will lead the definition and evolution of solution architectures across platforms supporting the Tax practice. You will align architecture decisions with business priorities and client needs and enable scalable, reusable technology capabilities. Responsibilities Lead design of end-to-end solution architectures for large-scale platforms Define and maintain architecture standards, patterns, and guidelines Align architecture decisions with business priorities, delivery efficiency, and accuracy outcomes Drive consistency across integration, data, and service design approaches Guide use of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern architecture patterns Apply microservices, event-driven, and API-led design principles Incorporate AI and advanced analytics capabilities into platform design where appropriate Oversee integration, data, services, and deployment architecture considerations Participate in and lead architecture governance and design reviews Identify and address cross-platform dependencies and long-term architecture gaps Advise stakeholders on architecture decisions, trade-offs, and technology direction Drive transformation of tax platforms using modern architectures Lead adoption of emerging technologies (AI, cloud-native) to drive innovation Job Requirements and Preferences Basic Qualifications Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 15 year(s) Preferred Qualifications Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrating thought leadership in cloud-ready and scalable architectures Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of microservices, event-driven, and distributed systems Experience managing integration, data, and platform architecture Experience designing large-scale enterprise platforms Exposure to AI/ML capabilities in enterprise solutions Experience working across cross-functional and distributed teams Strong communication with technical and business stakeholders Experience defining architecture strategy for enterprise platforms Ability to engage with senior business stakeholders Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date 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.