Custom Software Engineering Lead

Accenture; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, drive test automation initiatives, and ensure delivery excellence across multiple teams and projects at the CDC2A SEZ office in Chennai.

Qualifications

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Automated Testing.
• Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and QA processes.
• Ability to analyze complex systems for automation opportunities.
• Familiarity with testing tools and methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in automated tests and environments.

Responsibilities

• SME-level collaboration and team management.
• Make team decisions and guide cross-team involvement.
• Engage with multiple teams for key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems for the immediate and broader teams.
• Lead planning and execution of software development activities to meet timelines and quality.
• Mentor team members to foster growth and capability.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication between technical and business stakeholders.

Skills

Automated Testing

Education

15 years full time education

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 : Automated Testing

Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:

As a Custom Software Engineering Lead, a typical day involves overseeing the technical direction and architectural design of bespoke software solutions. This role requires guiding teams through the entire development lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery. The position focuses on establishing development standards and ensuring that the software produced meets high benchmarks for quality, scalability, and performance, all while aligning with the broader business goals. Collaboration and leadership are central to managing the workflow and driving successful project outcomes.

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 the planning and execution of software development activities to meet project timelines and quality standards.
• Mentor and support team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment between technical and business stakeholders.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Automated Testing.
• Experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks to improve software reliability and efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and identify areas for automation and optimization.
• Familiarity with various testing tools and methodologies to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to automated test scripts and environments.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Automated Testing.
• This position is based at our CDC2A - SEZ office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.
• 15 years full time education

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