Role: Principal Consultant - Software EngineeringLocations: ManchesterLevel: ManagerSalary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.About the TeamAccenture Next Gen Engineering is over 1,000 people strong and provides end-to-end product engineering solutions which deliver tangible value, fast. We bring together an obsession for technical excellence with agility and scale, to help clients move from project to product at speed.We work with clients in every sector. They range from scale-ups through to national and international blue-chip names and public sector organisations. Our teams routinely work on products that are used by millions of people.Your RoleWe typically work hand-in-hand with our clients to build great digital products for them and for their customers. To do this, we need experienced, capable engineers who can both deploy their own mastery to get things done hands-on and successfully lead others in doing so.The role of Principal Consultant often involves leading client accounts holistically-people, delivery, quality, and commercials. As well as ensuring we’re delivering great engineering, you’ll also keep the big picture in mind and help our clients best use the capability and flexibility of a consultancy partner to reach their goals sooner.QualificationsWe are looking for experience in the following skills:You have significant experience leading teams and growing the careers of team membersYou’re used to building relationships with stakeholders who are expecting to see resultsYou’ve spent a number of years building backend services in several different integration paradigms, for example synchronous API-driven, message-driven, and event-drivenYou’re fluent in at least one of Java / Python / Go/ Javascript / Typescript or ReactYou have recent experience building, deploying, and running cloud-native applications on top of AWS and/or AzureYou're used to working in devops teams with industry-standard practicesYou’re used to producing repeatable, automated tests for your own workYou love working with people to build things and solve problems together in an egoless way, regardless of their level of experience or your role in the teamYou’re comfortable with change and always happy to learn something new; as consultants we flex our individual roles and tech stacks as required to get the best outcomes for our clientsWhat’s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr