Accenture

Accenture

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Custom Software Engineer

Posted Sep 8, 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 7.5 years of experience in Workday US Absence Management.
Education
15 years full time education

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Role Summary

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The Custom Software Engineer develops tailored software solutions and enhances components across systems and applications. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and participates in iterative development cycles to deliver scalable and efficient software products aligned with business requirements.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate with and manage the team to perform as a subject matter expert.
  • Make team decisions and contribute to key decisions across multiple teams.
  • Provide solutions to problems for the immediate team and across multiple teams.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance team productivity and software quality.
  • Mentor junior team members and coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices and standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

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Qualifications

Workday US Absence Management; software development methodologies and agile frameworks; designing and implementing scalable software components; troubleshooting complex technical issues; integration techniques across multiple systems; excellent communication skills.

Required

  • Workday US Absence Management
  • Software development methodologies and agile frameworks
  • Designing and implementing scalable software components
  • Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues
  • Integration techniques across multiple systems
  • Excellent communication 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 : Workday US Absence Management
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 Engineer, a typical day involves designing and developing tailored software solutions that enhance various system components and applications. The role requires working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of scalable and efficient software products. The engineer actively participates in iterative development cycles, continuously improving and refining software to meet evolving business requirements. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as the engineer navigates complex challenges and contributes to the overall success of projects by aligning technical solutions with organizational goals.

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 efforts to identify and implement process improvements that enhance team productivity and software quality.
- Mentor junior team members to support their professional growth and integration within the team.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Ensure adherence to best practices and standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Workday US Absence Management.
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and agile frameworks.
- Experience in designing and implementing scalable software components.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues effectively.
- Familiarity with integration techniques and working across multiple systems.
- Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration among diverse teams.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in Workday US Absence Management.
- 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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About the company

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.