About The Company
Accenture is a leading global professional services company renowned for delivering a broad spectrum of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology, and operations. With a strong emphasis on digital capabilities, Accenture leverages industry expertise, diverse skill sets, and next-generation technology to address complex business challenges across various sectors. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, supporting the whole person, and upholding core values such as Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Recognized worldwide for both business performance and inclusion initiatives, Accenture continually strives to make a positive impact on clients, communities, and its employees.
Accenture’s culture of innovation and thought leadership positions it as a trusted partner for organizations seeking transformative solutions. The company’s global network and commitment to excellence enable it to deliver high-value services that help clients achieve their strategic objectives efficiently and effectively.
About The Role
The Principal Software Engineer role at Accenture is a senior management position based in Manchester, requiring the candidate to be willing to travel to client sites across the UK on an ad hoc basis. This role involves leading end-to-end software engineering initiatives, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery from a holistic perspective. The successful candidate will work closely with clients to develop and implement innovative digital products, ensuring technical excellence while aligning with business goals. As a key leader within the Software & Platform Engineering team, you will be responsible for guiding technical teams, fostering best practices, and driving value-driven solutions.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to diverse projects across various sectors, and develop your leadership skills. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technical strategies, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex cloud-native applications on AWS and Azure platforms. The role demands a proactive, adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Qualifications
- Significant experience leading software engineering teams and growing team members’ careers
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders expecting results
- Extensive experience developing backend services across multiple integration paradigms, including synchronous API-driven, message-driven, and event-driven architectures
- Fluency in at least one programming language: Java, C#, Python, TypeScript, or React
- Recent hands-on experience building, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications on AWS and/or Azure
- Strong practical knowledge of defining strategies and delivering products and services, optionally including professional-level certification in Agentic AI
- Experience working within DevOps teams adhering to industry-standard practices
- Ability to produce repeatable, automated tests for personal and team work
- Excellent collaboration skills with a passion for problem-solving and building solutions with diverse teams
- Comfortable with change and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor software engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
- Manage client accounts holistically, including people, delivery, quality, and commercial aspects
- Collaborate with clients to design, develop, and deploy innovative digital products and services
- Define technical strategies and oversee the delivery of cloud-native applications on AWS and Azure platforms
- Ensure the implementation of industry-standard DevOps practices, including automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
- Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Act as a technical advisor, providing thought leadership and guidance on emerging technologies and best practices
- Contribute to internal engineering communities, sharing knowledge, and shaping technical discussions
- Adapt to changing project requirements and continuously expand technical expertise to meet client needs
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- 30 days of paid vacation annually
- Private medical insurance coverage
- Additional three days of leave per year for charitable work of choice
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional development and access to global training resources
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and diverse project environments
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and individual growth
Equal Opportunity
Accenture is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver innovative solutions and achieve our business objectives.