Accenture

Accenture

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Custom Software Engineer

Posted Sep 18, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Software Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Chennai
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
5+ years across combinations of data engineering, backend development and cloud platform work (or equivalent breadth)
Education
15 years full time education

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Role Summary

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The Custom Software Engineer takes technical ownership of the TEM (Transport Emission Measurement) application and TEM Data Product within the TEM engineering team. The role develops and operates software, data products, and infrastructure to support scalable application and end-to-end data processing delivery.

What You'll Do

  • Take technical ownership for the TEM application.
  • Take technical ownership for the delivery of new features.
  • Develop and operate the TEM application.
  • Develop and operate the TEM Data Product.
  • Develop and operate infrastructure on top of the provided cloud platform / AWS.
  • Collaborate closely with product management and business analysts.

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Qualifications

Required: Spring Boot; Java 11+; Maven; Docker; Kafka producers/consumers; Confluent Schema Registry; Kafka Connect; Python 3.11 scripting; Terraform v1.4.x compatible; AWS services including ECS/ECR, Lambda, SQS, SecretsManager, Aurora, ElastiCache, Route53, KMS, cross-account roles and EKS; strong SQL including complex queries, window functions, performance tuning and data modelling; Flyway or similar database migration tooling; GitLab CI; observability; distributed systems troubleshooting; data, backend and infrastructure experience; collaboration and documentation skills; test automation and validation queries. Educational qualification: 15 years full time education.

Required

  • Spring Boot
  • Java 11+
  • Maven build tooling
  • Docker packaging
  • Kafka producers/consumers
  • Confluent Schema Registry
  • Kafka Connect
  • Python 3.11 scripting

Preferred

  • Python (Programming Language)
  • PostgreSQL
  • Java 21

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : Spring Boot
Good to have skills : Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Custom Software Engineer, a typical day involves creating tailored software solutions by designing, coding, and improving various components within systems or applications. The role requires working with modern development frameworks and following agile methodologies to ensure the delivery of scalable and efficient software that meets unique business requirements. Collaboration with team members and adapting to evolving project needs are integral parts of the daily workflow, fostering continuous improvement and innovation in software development.

Role Description

Take technical ownership for TEM (Transport Emission Measurement) application
Take technical ownership for the delivery of new features
Take leading role within TEM engineering team
Develop and operate TEM application
Develop and operate TEM Data Product
Collaborate closely with product management and business analysts
Develop and operate infrastructure (on top of provided cloud platform / AWS)
Ensure quality for delivered code and end-2-end data processing.
Contribute to test automation and test coverage

Skills
Java (11+, preferably 21) and Spring framework experience Maven build tooling and Docker packaging.
Experience with Kafka (producers/consumers), Confluent Schema Registry and Kafka Connect. Python scripting for automation, Lambda helpers and data tooling (Python 3.11 preferred).
Terraform (v1.4.x compatible) plus hands-on AWS experience: ECS/ECR, Lambda, SQS, SecretsManager, Aurora, ElastiCache, Route53, KMS, cross-account roles, EKS.
Strong SQL (Snowflake) including complex queries, window functions, performance tuning and data modelling.
Practical experience with Flyway (or similar DB migration tooling) and SQL CI/CD pipelines via GitLab CI.
CI/CD and container workflows (GitLab CI, Docker) and secrets handling with SOPS/CodeArtifact are expected.
Observability: structured logging, metrics, distributed tracing and troubleshooting in distributed systems.
Comfortable operating across data, backend and infra domains pragmatic and security-aware.
Strong collaboration and documentation skills able to translate business requirements into data and service contracts.
Test-driven mindset for code and data experience writing reproducible validation queries and automation.
High focus on exact implementation and quality assurance for data centric applications

Experience
5+ years across combinations of data engineering, backend development and cloud platform work (or equivalent breadth)

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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Accenture

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Accenture is a global professional services company that specializes in providing consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. With a diverse range of industries served, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, Accenture leverages advanced technologies and data analytics to help organizations improve their performance and drive innovation. Committed to sustainable progress, the company emphasizes its dedication to inclusivity, digital transformation, and building a more sustainable future for its clients and communities. With a presence in over 120 countries, Accenture is known for its expertise in integrating cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges.