Accenture

Accenture

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Custom Software Engineer

Posted Sep 21, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Software Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Hyderabad
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
minimum 7 years of experience in COBOL Mainframe
Education
15 years full time education

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Role Summary

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The role involves designing and delivering technology architecture for a platform, product, or client engagement, with a focus on performance optimization, capability enhancement, scalability, and integration. The position works with cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural solutions and supports Mainframe COBOL/CICS applications.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with business objectives.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements and innovations.
  • Document architectural decisions and maintain comprehensive records.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot Mainframe COBOL/CICS applications.
  • Contribute to solutions for work-related problems and participate in team discussions.
  • Design and deliver technology architecture tailored to a specific platform, product, or client engagement.

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Qualifications

Proficiency in COBOL Mainframe; strong experience in COBOL, CICS, VSAM, JCL, and DB2; ability to analyze and troubleshoot Mainframe COBOL/CICS applications; knowledge of system design principles and architectural frameworks related to mainframe environments; experience in performance tuning and scalability planning; familiarity with integration techniques and middleware technologies within mainframe ecosystems.

Required

  • COBOL Mainframe
  • COBOL
  • CICS
  • VSAM
  • JCL
  • DB2
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot Mainframe COBOL/CICS applications
  • Strong knowledge of system design principles and architectural frameworks related to mainframe environments

Preferred

  • IBM CICS
  • Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve productivity in testing processes

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 : COBOL
Good to have skills : IBM CICS
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Technology Architect, a typical day involves designing and delivering comprehensive technology architecture tailored for a specific platform, product, or client engagement. This role requires defining innovative solutions that address critical aspects such as performance optimization, capability enhancement, and scalability to support evolving business needs. The position demands a strategic approach to ensure that architectural frameworks align with organizational goals while fostering seamless integration and future growth. Collaboration with various stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective architectural designs is a key part of daily activities.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to perform independently and become an SME.
- Required active participation/contribution in team discussions.
- Contribute in providing solutions to work related problems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with business objectives.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements and innovations.
- Document architectural decisions and maintain comprehensive records to support knowledge sharing and future reference.

Professional & Technical Skills:
Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in COBOL Mainframe.
Strong experience in COBOL, CICS, VSAM, JCL, and DB2.
Hands-on experience in CICS with the ability to work independently.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot Mainframe COBOL/CICS applications.
Collaborate effectively with business and technical teams to deliver high-quality Mainframe solutions.
Strong knowledge of system design principles and architectural frameworks related to mainframe environments.
Experience in performance tuning and scalability planning for large-scale technology platforms.
Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into effective architectural solutions.
Familiarity with integration techniques and middleware technologies within mainframe ecosystems.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering robust and maintainable architectures.
Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve productivity in testing processes.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7 years of experience in COBOL Mainframe.
- This position is based at our Chennai / Hyderabad / Coimbatore / Bengaluru 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.