Custom Software Engineering Lead

Management Level: 07 - Manager Location: Bangalore / Gurgaon Must have skills: Backend Development (.NET / Golang / Java / Node.js), Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Relational Databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL), Unit & Integration Testing, hands-on experience with AI coding tools (Cursor / Claude), Stakeholder Management, People Management Good to have skills: Frontend Development (React / Angular / HTML) Experience: Minimum 10 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification: B.Tech / BE Job Summary: As a Software Prod & Plat Eng Manager, you will own client delivery for the Accenture LearnVantage (ALV) product while remaining hands-on in code. You will lead a small, high-performing, AI-enabled team, translate ambiguous requirements from internal and external stakeholders into actionable work, and drive quality end-to-end. This is not a task-distribution role - you are expected to be a go-getter who builds alongside the team. Roles & Responsibilities: Own client delivery for assigned ALV workstreams (e.g., Citizens and ad-hoc projects such as ATCI) with accountability for timelines and quality. Stay hands-on: design, build, review, and ship backend services; set the technical bar through your own code. Manage stakeholders across internal and external teams - converting ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable deliverables. Directly manage and grow a team (backend/frontend or full-stack) - mentoring, planning, and performance management. Lead an AI-enabled team; champion the adoption of AI development tools (Cursor / Claude) to raise productivity and quality. Enforce engineering discipline: unit/integration testing, code reviews, and CI/CD. Professional & Technical Skills: Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in at least one backend stack (.NET / Golang / Java / Node.js). Strong hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL). First-hand experience writing unit and integration tests. Proven stakeholder management and people management skills. Minimum 1 year of experience using AI coding tools (Cursor / Claude); evidence of championing these tools at their org/unit. Prior experience managing a team of at least 3 people. Comfortable working in a MacBook (macOS) professional environment. Good to have: working knowledge of frontend development (React / Angular / HTML). Additional Information: The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on engineer and a go-getter who leads by building, not just delegating. Proven ability to lead an AI-enabled team and coordinate across cross-functional and client teams in ambiguous environments. This position is based at our Bangalore / Gurgaon office. TBD 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.