Research Software Dev. (XML/Database)

Job Description -- The Center for Advanced Research (CAR) at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) seeks an outstanding XML database software engineer for a new project that will design and field test a next-generation audit software system. CAR's mission is to create competitive advantage by applying advanced technology and thinking to important practice problems. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, CAR employs researchers and developers with a variety of exceptional technical backgrounds and experience.

The next-generation audit software system project will use an iterative development approach based on evolving specifications articulated by a team of subject matter experts. The software developers will work with these experts to understand their needs, design modules that satisfy those needs, program and test the system, get feedback from auditors, and iterate the design and development steps until highly effective solutions have been created, tested and deployed for evaluation by PwC audit teams.

Successful candidates will have notable and relevant programming experience in XML database programming using the .NET framework, be up-to-date in their knowledge and have strong academic preparation and/or a strong track record of programming in the research and development environment.

Successful candidates will also have:
? strong interpersonal skills
? demonstrated ability to work well in teams made up of extraordinary technical staff, project managers, architects, and external consultants
? ability to work independently and have excellent problem-solving skills

The full development cycle for the next-generation audit software system is expected to take 2-3 years. At the end of this development cycle, successful candidates will have a track record that will lead to opportunities to transfer to other software positions within PwC, or to become part of the development staff or lifecycle support staff for the audit software system.

PricewaterhouseCoopers is an equal opportunity employer.

Years of Experience Required
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5+

Education Required
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Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
Advanced degree highly desirable

Job Requirement Essential
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5 or more years of professional programming experience
2 or more years of XML database and .Net programming experience
2 or more years experience of rapid prototyping or iterative development

Travel Required
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0-20%

Type of Position
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Full Time

Comments
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CAR is located in downtown San Jose convenient to public transit