Develop and lead custom .NET full-stack software solutions, setting technical direction for scalable SaaS products. Responsibilities include architecture, hands-on development, project delivery, cloud and DevOps modernization, CI/CD, containerization, infrastructure as code, database design, security, AI and LLM innovation, stakeholder collaboration, product ownership, and mentoring engineering teams.
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 : .Net Full Stack Development
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary
The Principal Engineer is a key leadership role within the engineering product team, responsible for overseeing
and guiding complex technical projects, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of high quality software products. This role involves a combination of hands-on technical work, strategic
planning, and team mentorship. If you have the drive to lead and mentor engineering teams, ability to
set technical direction for greenfield SaaS products and excellent communication skills to work with
cross-functional teams, including product management and other stakeholders, this position is for you
Roles and responsibilities:
Technical Leadership: Guide the engineering team on best practices, architecture, and
technology choices.
Project Oversight: Ensure successful delivery of projects, from concept to production.
Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to align technical solutions with
business goals.
Innovation and R&D: Drive innovation by staying updated with the latest technologies and
trends.
Technical experience & Professional attributes:
Technical Skills:
MUST HAVE Expertise in multiple languages (e.g, .Net).
MUST HAVE Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles, and best practices.
MUST HAVE Deep knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud).
MUST HAVE Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining SaaS applications.
MUST HAVE Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and
infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data architecture.
Understanding of security best practices and frameworks.
Leadership Skills:
MUST HAVE Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
MUST HAVE Ability to set technical direction and make high-stakes decisions.
MUST HAVE Ability to lead the team as a product owner and drive the delivery of the product
vision with the engineering teams.
Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams, including product
management and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills to address complex technical challenges.
Ability to operate at highly varying levels of abstraction, from business strategy to product
strategy to high-level technical design to detailed technical design to implementation.
Ability to work effectively in an ever changing, complex technical environment.
Experience driving for results across cross-functional teams while maintaining effective working
relationships.
Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation and facilitation skills.
Must be results oriented and customer focused with an ability to make successful trade-offs that
balance short- and long-term product goals.
High-energy, self-starter with a positive mindset and with a can do attitude.
Proven experience in cloud, DevOps, or AI modernization initiatives.
Strong understanding of LLMs, automation, and engineering toolchains.
Ability to translate AI innovation into business and productivity impact.
Education qualifications::
- Bachelor s OR Master s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or
equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Minimum (6) years of experience in software development or engineering roles.
- Proven experience in leading complex, large-scale projects.
- Previous roles demonstrating technical leadership and architectural design skills.
You will be working with a Trusted Tax Technology Leader, committed to delivering reliable and innovative solutions
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in .Net Full Stack Development.
- A 15 years full time education is required.
15 years full time education
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 : .Net Full Stack Development
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary
The Principal Engineer is a key leadership role within the engineering product team, responsible for overseeing
and guiding complex technical projects, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of high quality software products. This role involves a combination of hands-on technical work, strategic
planning, and team mentorship. If you have the drive to lead and mentor engineering teams, ability to
set technical direction for greenfield SaaS products and excellent communication skills to work with
cross-functional teams, including product management and other stakeholders, this position is for you
Roles and responsibilities:
Technical Leadership: Guide the engineering team on best practices, architecture, and
technology choices.
Project Oversight: Ensure successful delivery of projects, from concept to production.
Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to align technical solutions with
business goals.
Innovation and R&D: Drive innovation by staying updated with the latest technologies and
trends.
Technical experience & Professional attributes:
Technical Skills:
MUST HAVE Expertise in multiple languages (e.g, .Net).
MUST HAVE Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles, and best practices.
MUST HAVE Deep knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud).
MUST HAVE Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining SaaS applications.
MUST HAVE Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and
infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data architecture.
Understanding of security best practices and frameworks.
Leadership Skills:
MUST HAVE Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
MUST HAVE Ability to set technical direction and make high-stakes decisions.
MUST HAVE Ability to lead the team as a product owner and drive the delivery of the product
vision with the engineering teams.
Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams, including product
management and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills to address complex technical challenges.
Ability to operate at highly varying levels of abstraction, from business strategy to product
strategy to high-level technical design to detailed technical design to implementation.
Ability to work effectively in an ever changing, complex technical environment.
Experience driving for results across cross-functional teams while maintaining effective working
relationships.
Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation and facilitation skills.
Must be results oriented and customer focused with an ability to make successful trade-offs that
balance short- and long-term product goals.
High-energy, self-starter with a positive mindset and with a can do attitude.
Proven experience in cloud, DevOps, or AI modernization initiatives.
Strong understanding of LLMs, automation, and engineering toolchains.
Ability to translate AI innovation into business and productivity impact.
Education qualifications::
- Bachelor s OR Master s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or
equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Minimum (6) years of experience in software development or engineering roles.
- Proven experience in leading complex, large-scale projects.
- Previous roles demonstrating technical leadership and architectural design skills.
You will be working with a Trusted Tax Technology Leader, committed to delivering reliable and innovative solutions
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in .Net Full Stack Development.
- 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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