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Custom Software Engineer

Accenture · Chennai

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Design, build and configure applications to meet business process and application requirements.
Must have skills : Workday Advanced Compensation
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 Years full time education Experience is required in the primary skill of the RRD. Mandatory certification in core skill required. Certification in specialized skill is optional

Summary:
As a Custom Software Engineer, a typical day involves designing, building, and configuring applications tailored to fulfill specific business process and application needs. This role requires a thoughtful approach to understanding the unique requirements of various business functions and translating them into effective software solutions. The position demands continuous collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that the applications developed align with organizational goals and enhance operational efficiency. Throughout the day, the engineer balances technical development with problem-solving and refinement of application features to deliver robust and scalable software products.

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 the coordination of project activities to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
- Mentor junior team members to support their professional growth and skill development.
- Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to align project objectives.
- Continuously evaluate and improve development processes to enhance team productivity and software quality.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Workday Advanced Compensation.
- Strong knowledge of application design principles and software configuration techniques.
- Experience in customizing and integrating enterprise applications to meet business requirements.
- Ability to analyze complex business processes and translate them into technical solutions.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering scalable and maintainable software.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in Workday Advanced Compensation.
- This position is based at our Chennai office.
- 15 Years full time education Experience is required in the primary skill of the RRD. Mandatory certification in core skill required. Certification in specialized skill is optional.

15 Years full time education Experience is required in the primary skill of the RRD. Mandatory certification in core skill required. Certification in specialized skill is optional

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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Software pay context

Based on 7,940 disclosed Software salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $157K/year, with most offers between $123K and $197K (10th–90th percentile: $101K–$233K).

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