PwC

Cloud Deployment Engineer- Experienced Associate

IL-Chicago Full time

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Platform Engineering & Architecture

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

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 cloud and network architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing efficient and secure solutions for clients. You will be leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimise infrastructure and enhance connectivity.

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.

As part of the Integration and Platform Architecture team you will contribute to cloud deployment projects that shape innovative solutions for clients. As an Associate you will support senior staff while developing hands-on engineering skills and understanding cloud technologies. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work with advanced cloud platforms and gain valuable experience in a collaborative environment. 

Responsibilities 

- Develop a thorough understanding of cloud technologies and platforms 

- Work with colleagues in a team-oriented environment 

- Engage in problem-solving to address technical challenges 

- Maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies 

- Uphold the firm's standards and guidelines in every task 

What You Must Have 

- Bachelor's Degree 

- At least 1 year of experience 

What Sets You Apart 

- Certification(s) Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or AWS Cloud Practitioner, or Google Cloud Professional Certification(s) such as GCP Associate Cloud Engineer, Data Engineer, ML Engineer, DevOps Engineer 

- Working knowledge of IT Infrastructure and Cloud Technologies 

- Developing hands-on engineering and solution architect skills 

- Understanding foundational cloud components and cloud IaaS/PaaS 

- Working with cloud automation and provisioning tools 

- Designing large-scale data solutions using Cloud Native PaaS 

- Knowledge of Cloud Native Security and compliance 

- Implementing and designing AI/ML including GenAI solutions using Vertex AI, AmazonQ, or Azure/OpenAI 

- Working with cloud automation and provisioning tools/techniques such as Azure ARM, Terraform, Azure DevOps, AWS CloudFormation, third-party automation tools (Chef, Puppet, Ansible), and CI/CD pipelines 

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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.

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. 

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.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $140,000. 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