Custom Software Engineering Lead

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 : Advanced Embedded System Engineering Good to have skills : NA Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Node.js Architect, you will be responsible for defining and driving the technical architecture of scalable, high performance server-side applications built on Node.js. A typical day involves designing end to end solution architectures, guiding development teams, and working closely with stakeholders to ensure that applications meet business, performance, security, and scalability requirements. You will leverage your expertise in backend architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, and modern development practices to deliver robust and future ready solutions. Roles & Responsibilities: Expected to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Node.js architecture and backend engineering. Define and own solution architecture for Node.js–based applications. Lead and mentor development teams to ensure high quality delivery. Be responsible for technical and architectural decisions across projects. Engage with multiple teams including product, UX, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders. Design scalable, secure, and high availability backend systems. Provide solutions to complex technical problems across multiple teams. Review application design, code quality, and adherence to architectural standards. Ensure best practices for performance, security, and maintainability. Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and establish architectural guidelines and standards. Professional & Technical Skills: Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Node.js Architecture. Strong experience in designing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. Deep understanding of Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, or similar. Experience with microservices architecture and event driven systems. Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming, performance tuning, and scalability. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of application security and authentication mechanisms. Additional Information: The candidate should have 11+ years of overall experience, with significant experience in Node.js backend development and architecture. This position is based at our Bengaluru office. A 15 years of full time education is required. 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.