Custom Software Engineering Lead

Accenture in India; Kolkata; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with stakeholders to align technical strategy with organizational objectives, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices across the development lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong AWS CloudFormation expertise.
• Experience with AWS AI Services is a plus.
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience.
• 15 years full-time education is required.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and architecture across bespoke software projects.
• Lead design and delivery, ensuring code quality, scalability and performance.
• Set development standards and enforce consistency across teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to grow capabilities.
• Coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders for architectural decisions.

Skills

AWS CloudFormation

AWS AI Services

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 :

AWS CloudFormation

Good to have skills :

AWS AI Services

Minimum 12 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification :

15 years full time education

Summary:

As a Custom Software Engineering Lead, a typical day involves steering the technical vision and architectural framework for bespoke software projects. This role requires guiding teams through the entire lifecycle of design and implementation, ensuring that development practices meet high standards. The position demands continuous oversight to maintain code quality, scalability, and system performance, all while aligning with the strategic goals of the organization. Collaboration with various stakeholders to synchronize efforts and deliver robust software solutions is a key aspect of daily activities.

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.
• Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
• Lead the establishment and enforcement of development standards to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in AWS CloudFormation.
• Good To Have Skills: Experience with AWS AI Services.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure design and deployment using infrastructure as code principles.
• Ability to optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and security.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud architecture issues.
• Familiarity with automation tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in AWS CloudFormation.
• This position is based at our Kolkata office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.