Custom Software Engineer

Custom Software Engineer

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: Multiplatform Front End Development React

Good to have skills: GraphQL (Query Language) Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification: 15 years full time education

As a Custom Software Engineer, you will engage in the development of custom software solutions that involve designing, coding, and enhancing components across various systems or applications. Your typical day will include collaborating with cross-functional teams, utilizing modern frameworks, and applying agile practices to deliver scalable and high-performing solutions that meet specific business needs. You will be involved in problem-solving and innovation, ensuring that the software solutions are tailored to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain modern ecommerce storefronts using React and Next.js 14/15
• Build and maintain Backend for Frontend (BFF) layers to orchestrate data from multiple services
• Build reusable, accessible components integrated with our design system and Storybook
• Implement and optimize GraphQL queries using Apollo Client for efficient data fetching
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate with SAP Commerce and other microservices
• Work within a MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) architecture
• Develop and maintain micro frontend components that can be deployed independently
• Implement A/B tests and experimentation through Monetate to drive conversion optimization
• Ensure web accessibility standards (WCAG) are met across all customer touchpoints
• Monitor application performance using New Relic and proactively address bottlenecks
• Optimize Core Web Vitals and overall site performance for improved user experience
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using Jest
• Participate in code reviews via GitHub, providing constructive feedback to peers
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver features end-to-end

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Significant ecommerce experience with Headless/Composable architecture patterns
• Proven experience building and maintaining Backend for Frontend (BFF) layers
• Hands-on experience with Micro Frontend architectures
• Experience integrating with SAP Commerce (Hybris) and OCC (Omnichannel Commerce) APIs
• Experience working with headless CMS platforms such as Contentstack, Contentful, or Amplience
• Strong understanding of Identity providers and OIDC (OpenID Connect) specifications
• Track record of building high-traffic, customer-facing ecommerce applications
• Deep understanding of ecommerce platforms and customer journeys, preferably in fashion or retail
• Expert-level proficiency in React and Next.js 14 & 15
• Strong experience with TypeScript for type-safe development
• Advanced knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo Client
• Proficient in styling with both Tailwind CSS and Styled Components
• Solid Node.js experience for server-side rendering and API development
• Experience writing tests with Jest
• Hands-on experience with monorepo structures and tooling (e.g., Turborepo, Nx)
• Understanding of SEO best practices for ecommerce
• Experience with CDN configuration and edge computing

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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