Custom Software Engineer

We Love AI Jobs; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Custom Software Engineer in Chennai to drive software product management and lead development activities. The role focuses on guiding backlog priorities, release planning, and mentoring junior colleagues within a client-focused framework.

Ideal candidates have 7.5+ years of experience, deep knowledge of SDLC, agile methodologies, and strong stakeholder communication. The job is on-site at our Chennai office and emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and delivery

Qualifications

• Must have Software Product Management experience.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Experience in backlog management, prioritization, and release planning.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development activities and align solutions with client needs.
• Manage product backlogs, priorities, and release planning with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate cross-functional delivery.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure seamless integration of components.

Skills

Software Product Management

Software development lifecycle

Agile methodologies

Product backlog management

Prioritization

Release planning

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

15 years full time education

Job description

# Custom Software EngineerAccenture Federal ServicesChennaiFull-timeUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis role combines software product management with leadership of software development activities for client-focused solutions. You will guide backlog priorities and release planning, work across teams, and mentor junior colleagues.* Full-time* On-site* 7.5+ years* 15 years of full-time education### Skills and expertiseSoftware Product ManagementSoftware development lifecycleAgile methodologiesProduct backlog managementPrioritizationRelease planningStakeholder communicationRisk management### Key responsibilities* Lead software development activities and align solutions with organizational objectives and client needs.* Manage product backlogs, priorities, and release planning with stakeholders.* Mentor junior team members and coordinate cross-functional delivery.## How this job comparesCompared with 251 open senior product jobs on October 10, 2026.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 251 open senior product jobs at 122 companies.Remote work: This job is on site. 68 of the 251 senior product jobs (27%) are remote.AI in this role: Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The role focuses on software product management, agile delivery, and stakeholder needs. The posting does not mention working with AI models, tools, or products.## Full descriptionProject Role : Custom Software EngineerProject Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.Must have skills : Software Product ManagementGood to have skills : NAMinimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is requiredEducational Qualification : 15 years full time educationSummary:As a Custom Software Engineer, a typical day involves creating tailored software solutions by designing, coding, and improving various components within systems or applications. The role requires working closely with different teams to ensure that the software meets specific business requirements. The work environment encourages the use of contemporary development frameworks and agile methodologies to build scalable and efficient software products. Throughout the day, the engineer balances problem-solving with collaboration, continuously refining software to enhance performance and functionality in alignment with project goals.Roles & Responsibilities:- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.- Responsible for team decisions.- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.- Lead efforts to align software development activities with organizational objectives and client needs.- Mentor junior team members to support their professional growth and skill development.- Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure seamless integration of software components.- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize team productivity and software quality.Professional & Technical Skills:- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Software Product Management.- Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.- Experience in managing product backlogs, prioritization, and release planning.- Ability to analyze market trends and customer feedback to guide product enhancements.- Skilled in stakeholder communication and requirement gathering to align product features with business goals.- Competence in risk management and problem-solving within software projects.Additional Information:- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in Software Product Management.- This position is based at our Chennai office.- A 15 years full time education is required.15 years full time educationAbout AccentureAccenture 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.