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# Software Engineer - Scotland

- **Company:** 3003 Accenture (UK) Limited Company
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Stores, Software Debugging, Elasticsearch, NoSQL, ReactJS, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815155042-software-engineer-scotland

## About the Role

* Proficient in React or Java with several years of hands-on experience (expertise in both is not required).
 * Hands-on cloud experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
 * Ability to apply analytical and creative thought and translate into technical solutions.
 * Ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues.
 * Experience building datastore solutions on at least one No-SQL database (e.g., Elasticsearch).
 * Collaborative, egoless approach, adaptable, comfortable with change, and motivated to keep learning for best client outcomes.

## Description

Software Engineer

Locations: Glasgow / Edinburgh (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis)

Security Clearance: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory SC security clearance. Requires 5 years continuous UK address history, typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside the UK.

Responsibilities

 * Collaborate hand-in-hand with clients to build digital products for them and their customers.
 * Deploy technical mastery to get things done hands-on and lead others to do so.
 * Lead client accounts holistically-people, delivery, quality, and commercials.
 * Ensure delivery of great engineering while keeping the big picture in mind and helping clients use consultancy capability and flexibility to reach goals sooner.
 * Contribute to internal and regional engineering communities, share knowledge, and help shape conversations around technologies.

Qualifications

 * Proficient in React or Java with several years of hands-on experience (expertise in both is not required).
 * Hands-on cloud experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
 * Ability to apply analytical and creative thought and translate into technical solutions.
 * Ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues.
 * Experience building datastore solutions on at least one No-SQL database (e.g., Elasticsearch).
 * Collaborative, egoless approach, adaptable, comfortable with change, and motivated to keep learning for best client outcomes.

Benefits

 * Competitive basic salary.
 * 25 days' vacation per year.
 * Private medical insurance.
 * 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work.
 * Flexibility and mobility required to spend time onsite with clients and partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.


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