Custom Software Engineering Lead
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Jun 17, 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 : AS/400 COBOL 400 (Programming Language)
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 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 and supporting teams throughout the design and delivery phases, ensuring that development standards are maintained. The position focuses on aligning software performance and scalability with the broader business goals, fostering collaboration among team members, and driving the successful completion of projects through effective leadership and strategic planning.
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 best practices and coding standards to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and stakeholders to align project objectives and resolve challenges.
- Mentor junior team members to support their professional growth and enhance team capabilities.
Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in AS/400 COBOL 400 (Programming Language).
- Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns relevant to custom software development.
- Experience in managing and leading software development teams through complex project lifecycles.
- Ability to analyze and optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Familiarity with debugging, testing, and quality assurance processes within software engineering.
- Competence in collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver integrated software solutions.
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in AS/400 COBOL 400 (Programming Language).
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.
15 years full time education
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 : AS/400 COBOL 400 (Programming Language)
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 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 and supporting teams throughout the design and delivery phases, ensuring that development standards are maintained. The position focuses on aligning software performance and scalability with the broader business goals, fostering collaboration among team members, and driving the successful completion of projects through effective leadership and strategic planning.
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 best practices and coding standards to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and stakeholders to align project objectives and resolve challenges.
- Mentor junior team members to support their professional growth and enhance team capabilities.
Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in AS/400 COBOL 400 (Programming Language).
- Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns relevant to custom software development.
- Experience in managing and leading software development teams through complex project lifecycles.
- Ability to analyze and optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Familiarity with debugging, testing, and quality assurance processes within software engineering.
- Competence in collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver integrated software solutions.
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in AS/400 COBOL 400 (Programming Language).
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.
15 years full time education
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