Custom Software Engineering Lead

ChennaiFull-timePosted Jul 31, 2026
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 Architecture
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 15 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Custom Software Engineering Lead, a typical day involves overseeing the technical vision and architectural framework of bespoke software projects. This role requires guiding teams through the entire lifecycle of software design and implementation, ensuring that solutions meet strategic business goals. The position demands active collaboration with various stakeholders to maintain high standards of development, focusing on scalability, performance, and quality throughout the delivery process. The lead also plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and aligning technical efforts with organizational priorities.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be a SME with deep knowledge and experience.
- Should have Influencing and Advisory skills.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software development processes and team productivity.
- Mentor and support team members to develop their technical skills and professional growth.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Business Architecture.
- Strong expertise in designing scalable and maintainable software architectures.
- Experience in aligning technical solutions with business strategies and objectives.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project deliveries.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative and practical solutions.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 15 years of experience in Business Architecture.
- This position is based at our Chennai office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com 

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