Full-Time

Custom Software Engineer

Updated on 7/22/2026

Accenture

Accenture

10,001+ employees

Global professional services and technology consulting

No salary listed

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

In Person

On-site role based in Chennai; no remote work option stated.

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Middleware
Python
Groovy
SQL
Java
Collibra
REST APIs
Data Governance

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Requirements
  • Collibra Data Governance
  • Minimum 3 year(s) of experience
  • 15 years full time education
  • Hands-on experience with Collibra Data Intelligence Platform / Collibra Data Governance Center
  • Collibra Ranger Certification is required
  • Strong knowledge of Collibra workflow development, BPMN-based process automation, and operating model configuration
  • Experience with metadata management, data governance, business glossary, data catalog, and data lineage concepts
  • Proficiency in integrating Collibra with enterprise applications using REST APIs, connectors, or middleware tools
  • Good understanding of data quality, stewardship, ownership, classification, and governance processes
  • Experience with SQL and familiarity with databases, data warehouses, and data integration concepts
  • Knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Java, Groovy, or Python for customization and automation
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional business and technical teams
  • Good communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field
  • Typically 3–6 years of overall IT experience, with relevant hands-on experience in Collibra development and configuration
  • Experience delivering data governance or metadata management solutions in enterprise environments
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, testing practices, deployment processes, and production support
Responsibilities
  • Develop, configure, and maintain Collibra platform components including communities, domains, asset types, attributes, relations, and workflows
  • Design and implement workflow automation using Collibra workflow capabilities to support governance processes such as stewardship, approvals, issue management, and certification
  • Integrate Collibra with enterprise systems, data platforms, and external tools using REST APIs and integration frameworks
  • Support metadata ingestion, lineage enablement, data cataloging, glossary management, and policy implementation within Collibra
  • Collaborate with data governance teams, business stakeholders, data owners, and stewards to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
  • Configure and maintain operating models, business glossaries, reference data structures, and governance rules
  • Support data quality initiatives by linking quality rules, metrics, and monitoring capabilities with governed data assets
  • Troubleshoot platform issues, optimize configurations, and provide ongoing production support
  • Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, user guidance, and knowledge transfer materials
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, estimation, testing, release activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Collibra Lineage, Collibra Data Quality, Collibra Connect, or related Collibra modules
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Familiarity with ETL, BI, and data management tools such as Informatica, Talend, Power BI, or Tableau
  • Understanding of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and enterprise data management practices
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments and Dev/Test/Prod release processes

Accenture is a global professional services firm that helps companies navigate technology-driven change. It offers strategies and services across consulting, digital, technology, and operations, with a strong emphasis on cloud, artificial intelligence, security, and enterprise reinvention. Accenture works by delivering end-to-end solutions, combining advisory work with implementation, technology platforms, and managed services to transform how organizations operate and compete in today’s digital world. The company differentiates itself through its long history as a dedicated tech-advisory arm that gained independence in 2001, its scale, and its active acquisitions—particularly since 2013—to expand capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Its goal is to help the world’s largest corporations rethink and reshape their operations to stay ahead of rapid technological shifts.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Accenture Edge unlocks a $240B mid-market addressable market growing in high single digits with platform-led, ready-to-deploy solutions.
  • Former Standard Chartered AI chief David Hardoon joined early 2026 as Southeast Asia advanced AI head, strengthening regional leadership for Edge rollout.
  • ServiceNow-Accenture's 2026 AI-powered cyber risk platform addresses rising $10.22M average breach costs with agentic AI for automated vendor management.

What critics are saying

  • Middle East geopolitics extends $100M revenue hit beyond Q4 into fiscal 2027, delaying managed services deals with 60–80% probability.
  • EPS growth at 7% versus historic 13% triggers further price target slashes and institutional selling pressure within 3–6 months.
  • $9B OT security acquisition bet risks failing to deliver margins or displacing cash share-buybacks with 40–60% probability in 12–24 months.

What makes Accenture unique

  • Accenture Edge launched June 2026 targets mid-market firms with $300M–$3B revenue using pre-configured AI solutions deployable in weeks.
  • The Edge division integrates with Avanade and Google Cloud's agentic AI platform for ready-to-deploy AI and cybersecurity services.
  • Accenture doubled its 2026 acquisition budget to ~$9B, heavily investing in operational technology security to triple addressable market share.

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