Custom Software Engineer - Chennai
Accenture is seeking a dynamic Mid-Level Application Architect / Senior Developer for a Custom Software Engineer role in Chennai. This position emphasizes hands-on development and practical solution design, focusing on creating scalable, high-performing, and secure enterprise applications tailored to specific business needs. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in .NET Core, MVC, and Python, with working knowledge of front-end technologies like React or Angular, and a foundational understanding of AI integration. This role involves active coding, solution implementation, and collaboration across application development, infrastructure, and integration in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-On Coding: Actively develop, test, and deploy application-heavy solutions using .NET Core (C#, ASP.NET) and Python for backend systems, and contribute to front-end development using React or Angular.
- Solution Design: Collaborate with senior architects to design scalable, cloud-native application architectures, prioritizing performance, maintainability, and integration in multi-cloud environments.
- Integration Development: Build and maintain integrations utilizing APIs, microservices, and event-driven patterns (e.g., REST, GraphQL, Kafka, or message queues).
- Multi-Cloud Implementation: Develop and deploy applications across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, ensuring portability and optimization for cost and performance.
- AI Integration: Implement practical AI features (e.g., automation, basic analytics) using cloud-based AI services or frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Infrastructure Support: Partner with DevOps teams to implement containerized solutions (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines, with hands-on use of IaC tools like Terraform or BiCep.
- Performance & Security Optimization: Ensure applications meet performance and security standards through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and infrastructure teams to translate requirements into technical implementations, providing hands-on support and mentorship.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on full-stack development trends, cloud technologies, and AI advancements to contribute to innovative solutions.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience: 5 to 12 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development, with at least 2 years in a lead developer or junior architect role focusing on application-heavy systems.
- Demonstrated experience building and deploying solutions in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Strong proficiency in .NET and Python for backend development.
- Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or similar.
- Basic exposure to AI/ML integration, such as using cloud AI services (e.g., Azure Open AI, Azure Foundry, AWS SageMaker,) or simple ML frameworks.
- Practical experience with integration patterns (e.g., REST APIs, message queues) and microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with infrastructure tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC (e.g., Terraform, BiCep).
- Experience with cloud-native services (e.g., Azure Functions, LogicApps, ServiceBus etc.).
- Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools.
- Understanding of secure coding practices and basic enterprise security standards (e.g., IAM, encryption).
Soft Skills:
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with a hands-on mindset.
- Clear communication to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to juggle hands-on coding with architectural design contributions.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 15 years of full-time education required.
- Certifications like Azure Developer Associate, Azure AI Fundamentals or similar are a plus.
