Custom Software Engineering Lead

Accenture in India; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India seeks a Custom Software Engineering Lead to own the technical direction and architecture of bespoke software projects, guiding teams through design and delivery.

You will set development standards, ensure code quality, scalability, and performance, and align solutions with business goals for long-term success. Leadership and collaboration are essential to drive outcomes and continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Business Requirements Analysis.
• Strong ability to translate complex business needs into clear and actionable software requirements.
• Experience in defining and maintaining software architecture standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• SME-level collaboration and team management across projects.
• Responsible for team decisions and strategic directions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems that cut across teams and domains.
• Lead the development and implementation of best practices to enhance software quality and delivery efficiency.
• Mentor and support team members to foster growth and technical expertise.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to align technical and business stakeholders.

Skills

Business Requirements Analysis

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

Business Requirements Analysis

Good to have skills

Retail Industry, Retail Analytics, Retail Store Operations

Minimum 12 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 overarching business goals. Collaboration and leadership are central to driving successful project outcomes and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

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 development and implementation of best practices to enhance software quality and delivery efficiency.
• Mentor and support team members to foster professional growth and technical expertise.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment between technical and business stakeholders.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Business Requirements Analysis.
• Good To Have Skills: Retail Industry, Retail Store Operations, Retail Analytics.
• Strong ability to translate complex business needs into clear and actionable software requirements.
• Experience in defining and maintaining software architecture standards and guidelines.
• Skilled in facilitating collaboration between technical teams and business units to ensure solution effectiveness.
• Capability to analyze and optimize software processes to improve performance and scalability.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 7 years of experience in Business Requirements Analysis.
• This position is based at our KDC1A - SEZ location.
• A 15 years full time education is required.