Accenture

Accenture

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Custom Software Engineering Lead

Posted Sep 21, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Systems Software Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Pune
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Education
15 years full time education is required

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Role Summary

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The Custom Software Engineering Lead owns the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions, leading teams through the design and delivery of low-latency, high-performance systems. The role focuses on event-driven and reactive systems, including solutions for financial markets or big data analytics, with emphasis on scalability, performance, and code quality.

What You'll Do

  • Define the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions.
  • Lead teams through solution design and delivery.
  • Set development standards and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance.
  • Develop large-scale, fault-tolerant, globally distributed event-driven or reactive systems.
  • Build and optimize high-performance systems involving concurrency, networking, and high-frequency message or event workflows.

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Qualifications

Spring Boot; minimum 5 years in Java; experience developing large-scale complex event-driven or reactive systems; experience building high-performance systems in Java or C++ involving concurrency and networking protocols; strong knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms; knowledge of CPU/GPU architecture, memory management, networking protocols, and Linux internals; at least one degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

Required

  • Spring Boot
  • Minimum 5 years in Java
  • Large-scale complex event-driven or reactive systems
  • Fault-tolerant, globally distributed processes
  • High-frequency message/event workflows
  • Java or C++
  • Concurrency and networking protocols
  • Data Structures and Algorithms

Preferred

  • Aeron
  • Python
  • Kotlin
  • Shell scripting

Original job description

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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 : Spring Boot
Good to have skills : Python (Programming Language), Shell Scripting, C++ Programming Language
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Skill Requirements for Low Latency:

Low-Latency / High-Performance Engineering
Ultra-low latency and/or high-throughput system design
High-frequency message/event workflow handling
Performance tuning for financial markets or big data systems
Programming Languages
Strong hands-on experience in Java and/or C++
Good working knowledge of Python / Kotlin / Shell scripting for tooling and automation
Distributed & Event-Driven Systems
Large-scale event-driven / reactive systems
Fault-tolerant and globally distributed process design
Concurrency, messaging, and networking-heavy systems
Core Computer Science
Strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
Multithreading, concurrency, and system design fundamentals

Low Latency JD:

Experience in developing large scale complex event-driven / reactive systems involving fault-tolerant, globally distributed processes with high frequency message /event workflows.
Experience in Java / C++ building high performance systems involving concurrency and networking protocols with strong knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms.
Experience in building ultra-low latency and / or high throughput systems in Financial Markets or Big Data Analytics.
Focused on ensuring to deliver quality solutions following Agile methodologies and Test-driven development.
Knowledge of CPU / GPU Architecture, Memory management – Shared Memory / Memory Mapped files, Networking Protocols – TCP / UDP etc with understanding of Linux internals.
Candidates with Java experience should have knowledge of GC, JNI, Java Unsafe, JNR-FFI etc.
Knowledge of Aeron (preferred).
Comfortable using Python / Kotlin / Shell script for Tooling.
A keen learner who enjoys a challenge and collaborates naturally to take ownership of complex Business deliveries.
At least one degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Java.
- This position is based at our Pune 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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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.