Custom Software Engineering Lead

Accenture PLC; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a Custom Software Engineering Lead to own the technical direction and architecture of bespoke software projects in Pune. You will guide teams through design and delivery, setting standards for code quality, scalability, and performance aligned to business goals.

The role requires mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with multiple teams, and driving continuous improvement in development processes while ensuring alignment with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15 years of full-time education.
• Experience leading software architecture and delivery.
• Strong leadership and team mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions.
• Lead teams through design and delivery while maintaining code quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and align technical solutions with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and team productivity.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Architecture design

Mentoring

Education

15 years full time education

Tools

ServiceNow ITOM

ServiceNow ITSM

Performance tuning

Job description

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 : ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM)

Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:

In the role of Custom Software Engineering Lead, a typical day involves overseeing the technical vision and architectural framework of bespoke software projects. This position requires guiding teams through the entire lifecycle of software design and implementation, ensuring that development practices meet high standards. The role includes coordinating efforts to maintain code quality, scalability, and system performance, all while aligning technical solutions with the broader business goals. Collaboration and leadership are central, as the lead facilitates smooth progress and addresses challenges that arise during project execution.

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.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development processes and team productivity.
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth and skill development.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment between technical and business stakeholders.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in ServiceNow IT Operations Management (ITOM).
• Strong knowledge of IT service management principles and best practices.
• Experience in designing scalable and maintainable software architectures.
• Ability to lead and guide development teams through complex technical challenges.
• Familiarity with performance optimization and code quality assurance techniques.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in ServiceNow IT Operations Management (ITOM).
• This position is based at our Pune office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.

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