Lead Backend - Java 4

Accenture in India; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Lead Backend – Java specialist in Kochi to architect and deliver scalable Java applications. The role requires 5–8 years of hands-on backend development, strong OO design, and experience with Java/Spring Boot.

You will mentor peers, drive technical direction, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the SDLC. Responsibilities span design, coding, debugging, unit testing, and documentation, while ensuring quality, performance, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Graduation in a relevant field is required.
• 5–8 years of hands‑on backend development experience.
• Strong Java/Spring Boot expertise and OO design skills.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and mentor team members to deliver scalable solutions.
• Design, code, debug, unit test, and document large Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the software development lifecycle.
• Adopt and integrate new technologies; proactively identify risks and improvements.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability; lead architectural decisions.

Skills

Java/Springboot

Education

Graduation

Job description

Job Title - Lead Backend – Java - Specialist - ACS Song

Management Level: Level 9 - Specialist

Location: Kochi

Must have skills: Java/Springboot

Good to have skills: Agile Project Management

Experience: 5-8 years of experience is required

Educational Qualification: Graduation (Accurate educational details should capture)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Java Developer with 5–8 years of hands‑on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Java applications. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, backend development, and modern software engineering best practices. You will be responsible for writing clean, scalable code, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Owning the technical direction and ensuring the team delivers high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions while guiding and mentoring team members.
• Designing, coding, debugging, unit testing, and documenting large, complex software applications
• Collaborate on technical implementation, assist other developers and consultants in implementation and development
• Demonstrate capability to effectively assimilate new skills and use of new technologies.
• Takes ownership of complex, ambiguous problems and drives end-to-end solutions.
• Makes architectural and design decisions, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Mentors and supports junior team members through code reviews and guidance.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams and contributes to technical planning.
• Proactively identifies technical risks and proposes improvements across the codebase or processes.
• Exceptional productivity and attention to product quality issues
• Be accountable to deliver the task to the agreed standards
• Adhere to development standards and architectural guidelines set by the Solution Design team
• Develop all technical aspects of eCommerce stores, from commerce to content and all integration with external systems
• Motivated to independently monitor and appraise emerging trends and technologies in software engineering and make recommendations or undertake independent research to validate new ideas
• Act as the key trouble‑shooter in complex/escalated incidents
• Provide innovative ideas and solutions in an ever‑changing environment with up‑to‑date knowledge regarding existing technologies.