Software Engineering Lead - Java

Accenture; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Software Engineering Lead focused on Java to own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions. You will oversee the design and delivery, guide teams through the full lifecycle, and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance aligned with business objectives.

The role involves incident management, environment oversight, and structured knowledge transfer. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Java SE, strong OO design skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Java SE
• Strong object-oriented programming and design-pattern knowledge
• Experience with software architecture design and implementation
• Ability to analyze and optimize application performance and scalability
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative workflows
• Proficient in debugging and resolving complex issues
• 15 years of full-time education

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions.
• Lead teams through design and delivery while setting development standards.
• Guide teams through full lifecycle of software design and implementation.
• Involve in production incident management and environment management.
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project objectives and decisions.
• Drive improvements to development processes for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Java SE

OO Principles

Software architecture

Performance optimization

Debugging

Version control

Education

15 years of full-time education

Tools

Git

Job 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 with business objectives. As a Software Engineering Lead focused on Java, you will oversee the technical vision and architectural framework of software projects. This role involves guiding teams through the full lifecycle of software design and implementation, ensuring development practices meet organizational goals. The position requires active involvement in setting standards, maintaining high-quality deliverables, and fostering collaboration to drive successful project outcomes. The role also includes production incident management, environment management, and structured knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert and collaborate with the team to deliver effectively.
• Take responsibility for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute to key technical decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems for the 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 enhance their technical skills and professional growth.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Continuously evaluate and improve development processes to optimize efficiency and product quality.
• Manage production incidents and support environment management activities.
• Drive structured knowledge transfer within the team.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Java Standard Edition.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience with software architecture design and implementation.
• Ability to analyze and optimize application performance and scalability.
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Skilled in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Java Standard Edition.
• 15 years of full-time education.
• Good To Have: No additional preferred skills specified.