Software Engineer - Scotland

Accenture UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Charity leave days

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Software Engineer in Glasgow/Edinburgh, with readiness to travel to client sites across the UK. The role involves hands-on engineering and leadership across multiple client projects within our Software & Platform Engineering team.

You will work with React or Java, design cloud solutions on AWS/Azure, and contribute to diverse, high-impact digital products. We value collaborative, adaptable engineers who can diagnose and resolve complex issues, and who are eager to learn

Qualifications

• Proficient in React or Java with hands-on experience
• Able to collaborate in an open, adaptable team environment
• Experience building cloud solutions on AWS/Azure (design and delivery)

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts holistically, including people, delivery, quality, and commercials
• Deliver great engineering outcomes with low complexity and clear value focus
• Contribute to internal regional engineering communities and share knowledge

Skills

React

Java

AWS

Azure

Elasticsearch

Tools

NoSQL

Job description

Role: Software Engineer

Locations: Glasgow/Edinburgh (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis)

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history, typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next‑generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Job Qualifications

Accenture Software & Platform Engineering is over 1,000 people strong and provides end-to-end product engineering solutions which deliver tangible value, fast. We bring together an obsession for technical excellence with agility and scale, to help clients move from project to product at speed.

We work with clients in every sector. They range from scale-ups through to national and international blue‑chip names and public sector organisations. Our teams routinely work on products that are used by millions of people.

We offer an exciting career working in a vibrant environment, with access to training and a global network of experts. As part of our Software & Platform Engineering team, you’ll be working with cutting‑edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

In our team you will:

We typically work hand‑in‑hand with our clients to build great digital products for them and for their customers. To do this, we need experienced, capable engineers who can both deploy their own mastery to get things done hands‑on and successfully lead others in doing so. The nature of our work varies from client to client so there will be lots of opportunities to experience new domains and new stacks.

This role often involves leading client accounts holistically—people, delivery, quality, and commercials. As well as ensuring we’re delivering great engineering, you’ll also keep the big picture in mind and help our clients best use the capability and flexibility of a consultancy partner to reach their goals sooner.

Our team is dedicated to applying great engineering to get great outcomes. Our engineers stand out by keeping one eye on value at all times, and by proposing thoughtful solutions that get the job done efficiently and with low complexity. You’d be a key advocate for this approach within a team.

Beyond client work, our engineers are essential contributors to our internal and regional engineering communities. There’s loads of scope to get involved and help shape conversations around tech you’re interested in, share your knowledge and experience, and learn from colleagues working in very diverse problem spaces.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• You are proficient in React or Java, with several years of hands‑on experience (expertise in both is not required).
• You enjoy collaborating in an open, egoless way and are adaptable, comfortable with change, and motivated to keep learning to deliver the best outcomes for clients.

Set yourself apart:

• Hands‑on cloud experience, designing and delivering solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
• Proven ability to apply analytical and creative thought and translate into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience with building datastore solutions on at least one No‑SQL(Elasticsearch).

What’s In It For You

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.