Custom Software Engineering Lead

Project Role : Custom Software Engineering Lead Project Role Description : Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions, leading teams through design and delivery. Set development standards and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance aligned to business objectives. Must have skills : Java Full Stack Development Good to have skills : NA Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary The Principal Software Engineer is among the highest levels of individual contributor leadership within the engineering practice. This role tackles organisation s most challenging problems, driving forward innovation while ensuring delivery of high-quality software. It involves a blend of hands-on technical work, strategic planning, and the mentorship of engineering teams. The ideal candidate leads and guides teams, sets technical direction for transformative, and manages significant ambiguity. Excellent communication skills are essential to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management and stakeholders. Roles and responsibilities: Full Stack Development: Expertise in one or more programming languages (Java, Go, Python preferred. Open to other similar). Strong expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native microservices architectures. Highly proficient in modern software development practices using AI using agentic workflows, foundation of context scaffolding, and autonomous routines Extremely knowledgeable and experienced in building CI/CD and the software delivery pipelines, from developer workstation to production deployments Design Patterns: In-depth knowledge of design patterns, with the ability to identify and apply the appropriate patterns to problems. Deployment, monitoring, and operations of cloud-hosted infrastructure using IaC Deep understanding of security aspects in development and software delivery, including DevSecOps best practices, secure coding principles, and early integration of security measures. Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading software development teams, focusing on technical aspects and fostering engineering best practices. Expert-level skills in application monitoring, tracing, observability, and performance tuning. Capable of designing and developing large-scale, high-performance applications and services. Additional Skills (Good to Have) Experience managing people and SDLC processes. Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, event-driven design, SaaS software and platform development. Understanding of engineering measurement frameworks (e.g. DORA, SPACE, DevEx), having developed and used metrics for engineering teams to measure speed, quality, security, and more Experience with a variety of database systems (RDBMS, NoSQL), and strong command of SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, indexes, optimizers and data architecture. Administration of critical software development tooling and infrastructure for a larger engineering organization (e.g. GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube) Test Driven Development and performance testing experience. Technical experience & Professional attributes: Act as a technical leader on complex, cross-functional initiatives, breaking down intricate problems into straightforward solutions. Apply exceptional object-oriented design (OOD) and service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles. Become an expert on system interdependencies and limitations. Experience with at least one major public cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, OCI, etc.). Implement, test, maintain, scale, and operate software. Prepare technical design specifications aligned with both functional and non-functional requirements, and create written knowledge transfer materials. Lead development of shared, secure CI/CD pipeline platform components for delivery of leading SaaS tax solutions. This includes service development, related infrastructure-as-code, monitoring and alerting Develop, integrate, and roll out AI Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering services. Enhance system quality by identifying issues and recurring patterns. Eliminate manual testing through comprehensive automation of unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Performance testing experience is highly valued. Participate actively in architecture and code reviews, while maintaining and improving existing codebases. Mentor engineers through code reviews and feedback, identify training needs, and support learning and development initiatives. Investigate and adopt new technologies and AI solutions where beneficial. Assist operations and customer support teams with technical queries and challenges. Take ownership of outcomes by defining milestones, commitments, and intended results, and consistently assess work within its broader context. Exert technical influence across multiple teams, enhancing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing deep technical knowledge and experience. Education qualifications: A PhD in a field related to Computer Science or Information Systems with 5+ years experience, a Master s degree with 8+ years experience or a Bachelor s degree with 12+ years of experience,. At least 5 years of experience in developing and debugging mission-critical, low-latency, distributed solutions for large business environments. Additional Information: Communicate with Clarity: Be clear, concise, and actionable provide constructive feedback and inspire colleagues to follow your lead. Demonstrate strong listening skills. Act with Urgency: Embrace an agile mindset, prioritise frequent iterations, and value speed and resilience—apply the 80/20 rule for efficiency, exhibitMVP mindset with a Bias for Action. Drive to Decision: Set clear deadlines and decision points, define accountability and authority, and remain committed to customer outcomes. Exercise independence in decision-making, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and foster the growth of future leaders within the team. Operate across various levels of abstraction, from business and product strategy to technical design and implementation. Thrive in a global, fast-paced, and complex technical environment, making customer-centric trade-offs that balance short- and long-term goals. Bring a high-energy, self-starting approach with a positive, action-oriented attitude. This position is based at our Hyderabad office. You will be working with a Trusted Tax Technology Leader, committed to delivering reliable and innovative solutions 15 years full time education About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.