Accenture

Accenture

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Custom Software Engineer

Posted Sep 7, 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
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Education
15 years full time education is required

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Role Summary

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This role maintains and improves computer systems for KN and its clients by examining existing IT systems, defining requirements, and supporting implementation and monitoring. The position connects business units with development and test teams to deliver secure systems aligned with business needs.

What You'll Do

  • Coordinate between several business units and the development team.
  • Develop, analyze, prioritize, and organize requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts.
  • Translate business requirements into functional and technical software design specifications.
  • Create data models and prepare solution designs for business-unit alignment meetings.
  • Create test scenarios for initial integration testing and plan releases and milestones with business units.
  • Provide Level 3 application support, maintain system documentation, and work with vendor support on commercial application issues.

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Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience in Atlassian JIRA; knowledge regarding agile requirements engineering; experience in system and/or business analysis of complex software systems or industries; fluent command of English; good verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills; good problem solving/analytical skills.

Required

  • Atlassian JIRA
  • 15 years full time education
  • Knowledge regarding agile requirements engineering
  • At least basic knowledge of logistics business
  • Fluent command of English
  • Good verbal and written communication as well as negotiation and presentation skills
  • Good problem solving/analytical skills

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 : Atlassian JIRA
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
You are responsible for maintaining and improving computer systems for KN and our clients, mostly by examining existing IT systems and creating requirements for new ones. You also help implement them and monitor their effectiveness.
Your role is critical to smooth operation and safe, secure computer
systems that fit the business needs of KN and our clients.
You are representing the link between BU, Development and Test
teams and provide a strong support to them.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Coordination between several business units and the development team.
Develop, analyze, prioritize, and organize requirement
specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts for
developers, testers and the team to follow.
Assist the business unit in transforming their visions to
running software.
Support BU by creating their requirements according to
the business needs and system capabilities.
Translate business requirements into functional and technical software design specifications for development.
Create data models as part of the design artefacts.
Prepare and organize BU alignment meetings to find and
present solution designs.
Create test scenarios for the initial Integration test of delivered functions.
Align external deliveries with other IT departments.
Plan releases and milestones together with the BU.
Provide Level 3 support for applications under your responsibility.
Work together with vendor support on all issues with commercial applications.
Set up administrator and user profiles.
Maintain system documentation.
Create and maintain SLAs.
Programming in an administrative language.
Other one-time tasks assigned by Manager.

Professional & Technical Skills:
Academic degree of computer sciences or equivalent education/knowledge.
Knowledge regarding agile requirements engineering.
Proven ability to understand BU requirements, assess
business needs and translate them into relevant solutions
in form of high quality software design.
At least basic knowledge of logistics business.
Profound expertise in system and/or business analysis of
complex software systems or industries.
You like the idea of servant leadership.
Willingness to establish a cross functional team.

Good verbal and written communication as well as negotiation and presentation skills. Fluent command of English.
Ability to learn new areas and new skills quickly.
Good problem solving/analytical skills.
Ability to provide good customer service, be a good listener and work well with others.
Professional attitude and work habits.
Self-dependent work in your responsible functional area.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Atlassian JIRA.
- This position is based at our Chennai 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.