Custom Software Engineering Lead

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

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Custom Software Engineering Lead to own the technical direction and architecture of bespoke software solutions from design to delivery. The role focuses on establishing development standards, ensuring scalability and performance, and aligning with business objectives.

You will guide teams across the full lifecycle with emphasis on quality and timely outcomes. The position requires 12+ years of SAP QM experience, strong leadership, and collaboration across multiple

Qualifications

• Must have SAP Quality Management (QM) expertise within enterprise software projects.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver complex solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME and guide the team to deliver high‑quality software.
• Make key technical decisions and set the development direction.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to meet milestones and align on objectives.
• Provide scalable, reliable software solutions that meet business goals.
• Lead the adoption of best practices to improve code quality and productivity.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster growth within the team.

Skills

SAP QM

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

SAP Quality Management (QM)

Good to have skills

NA

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 direction and architectural design of bespoke software solutions. This position requires guiding teams through the entire development lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery. The role emphasizes establishing and maintaining development standards, ensuring that the software produced is scalable, performs efficiently, and aligns closely with the overarching business goals. Collaboration and leadership are central, as the individual coordinates efforts to meet project milestones and quality expectations.

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 team productivity.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Mentor junior team members to support their professional growth and integration within the team.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in SAP Quality Management (QM).
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns relevant to custom software development.
• Experience in setting and enforcing coding standards to ensure maintainability and scalability of software products.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate efforts across multiple projects.
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques and quality assurance processes within software engineering.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in SAP Quality Management (QM).
• This position is based at our Mumbai office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.