Custom Software Engineering Lead

Accenture

Accenture

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Posted on Apr 29, 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 : Cloud Strategy and Assessment
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 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 direction and architectural design of bespoke software solutions. This role requires guiding teams through the entire development lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery. The position focuses on establishing development standards and ensuring that the software produced meets high benchmarks for quality, scalability, and performance. Collaboration with various stakeholders to align technical efforts with business goals is a key aspect, along with continuous monitoring and refinement of processes to drive successful project outcomes.

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.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Lead the establishment and enforcement of development standards to maintain code quality and consistency.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Mentor and support team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize software development processes and delivery timelines.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Cloud Strategy and Assessment.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and best practices for scalable and maintainable systems.
- Experience in leading technical teams through complex software design and implementation phases.
- Ability to evaluate and integrate emerging cloud technologies to enhance solution effectiveness.
- Skilled in performance optimization and ensuring software solutions meet business-driven requirements.
- Competence in risk assessment and mitigation strategies within software development projects.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Cloud Strategy and Assessment.
- This position is based at our Pune office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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