Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Data, Analytics & AI Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilise advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimise their operations and achieve their strategic goals. In data analysis at PwC, you will focus on utilising advanced analytical techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision-making. You will leverage skills in data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical modelling to support clients in solving complex business problems. Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a hands‑on Python backend engineer to design, build, and optimize high‑performance microservices and APIs in a cloud‑native environment. The ideal candidate brings strong FastAPI and asynchronous Python skills, solid data/access patterns, and experience operating services on SAP BTP (Kyma/Cloud Foundry) with robust observability and performance practices.

Responsibilities

Build secure, performant RESTful APIs and services using FastAPI and async Python Develop background processing and data pipelines (Redis queues, multi‑processing/threading) Model and manage relational data with SQLAlchemy/Alembic; write efficient SQL on Postgres Ensure quality with automated unit tests (PyTest) and performance tests (Locust) Deploy and operate microservices on Kubernetes/SAP BTP (Kyma, Cloud Foundry) Implement observability (Prometheus, Grafana) and optimize performance end‑to‑end Containerize and ship services with Docker; manage dependencies via Poetry/venv/pip Collaborate on architecture reviews, code reviews, and CI/CD best practices (Git) Mandatory skill sets: 4–5 years of Python backend development with: FastAPI, asynchronous Python, RESTful API design SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Postgres, strong SQL fundamentals Redis (caching/queues), multiprocessing/multithreading Unit testing with PyTest; performance testing with Locust Pandas for data handling where applicable Microservice architecture (Kubernetes, NGINX Ingress Controller) Observability with Prometheus and Grafana Performance engineering in Python (profiling, optimization) Docker; Bash; Git Python dependency management (Poetry, venv, pip) Strong grounding in data structures and algorithms Preferred skill sets: Working knowledge of Golang or Node.js (optional)

Experience

with Redis Streams/RQ/Celery or similar API security (OAuth2/OIDC), rate limiting, zero‑trust patterns CI/CD and IaC (e.g., GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Helm, Terraform) Cloud reliability patterns (circuit breakers, backoff, caching) Years of experience required: 8+ years

Education

qualification: BE/B.Tech/MBA/MCA

Education

(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Engineering Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Python (Programming Language) Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Algorithm Development, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Analytic Research, Big Data, Business Data Analytics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Customer Analysis, Customer Needs Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Insights, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Pipeline {+ 38 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 May 19, 2026 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.