Job Overview

company overview (accordion the leader in private equity consulting office of the cfo)

there's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the cfo.

so, what does it mean to work at accordion? it means joining 1,000+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. it also means making your mark on accordion's future-by embracing a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together.

accordion is headquartered in new york city with 11 offices around the globe. join us!

role overview:

this role is a part of our global accordion group. the responsibilities & nature of critical deliverables for this role will span across geographies (currently india, u.s & u.k.) with operations based out of our india office in hyderabad. the nature of the role encompasses the functionalities catering to all our practices and offices.

the lead software engineer playing the primary role of a python full stack developer is a hands-on technical role focused on internal application development. an ideal candidate should be able to develop robust back-end systems with python (should be familiar with web development frameworks) and create seamless front-end experiences using modern web technologies. the candidate should also collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, participate in knowledge management, and focus on continuous improvement of the existing internal applications.

location: hyderabad, telangana

what you will do:

the roles and responsibilities of the lead software engineer will include the below:

back-end development:

design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient python-based back-end systems.

integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

work with databases (sql/nosql) to manage and retrieve data efficiently.

develop and consume restful apis for integration with various systems.

ability to adapt to new languages as needed based on new technologies and/or varying

business needs.

front-end development:

build and maintain user interfaces using html, css, javascript, and modern front-end

frameworks (react, angular, or vue.js).

ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness for optimal user experience.

collaborate with ux/ui designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.

collaboration & leadership:

lead and mentor junior developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and other

developers to ensure seamless product delivery.

conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

help troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across the full stack.

continuous improvement:

stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

contribute to improving the development process, tools, and workflows.

lead efforts to optimize code performance and enhance system scalability.

additionally:

maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge base by documenting codes, known

issues, and their resolutions.

adhere to company security policies and procedures, ensuring the safeguarding of sensitive

information.

foster a positive and collaborative working relationship with team members, demonstrating

respect, reliability, and a willingness to support peers.

ideally, you have:

• bachelor's degree is mandatory and exposure to full-stack development.
• proven experience (8-10 years) in python development and working with web frameworks like django, flask, or fastapi.
• strong proficiency in front-end technologies: html5, css3, javascript, and modern front-end frameworks like react, angular, or vue.js.
• in-depth knowledge of restful api design and integration.
• hands-on experience with database management systems like postgresql, mysql, mongodb, or equivalent.
• experience with version control tools (git) and ci/cd pipelines.
• strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience working in agile teams.
• solid understanding of software design patterns and principles (mvc, mvvm, etc.).
• excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

why explore a career at accordion:

• collaborate with prominent private equity firms: develop deep understanding of the intricacies of the private equity landscape, setting you on a path to excel in the dynamic world of finance and analytics.
• high growth environment: semi-annual performance management and promotion cycles coupled with a strong meritocratic culture, enables fast track to leadership responsibility.
• cross domain exposure: interesting and challenging work streams across industries and domains that always keep you excited, motivated, and on your toes.
• entrepreneurial environment: intellectual freedom to make decisions and own them. we expect you to spread your wings and assume larger responsibilities.
• fun culture and peer group: non-bureaucratic and fun working environment; intellectual environment that will challenge you and accelerate your learning curve.
• other benefits to full time employees
• health and wellness programs that include employee health insurance covering immediate family members and parents, term life insurance for employees, free health camps for employees, discounted health services (including vision, dental) for employee and family members, free doctor's consultations, counsellors, etc.
• corporate meal card options for ease of use and tax benefits.
• team lunches, company-sponsored team outings, and celebrations.
• robust leave policy to support work-life balance. specially designed leave structure to support woman employees for maternity and related requests.
• reward and recognition platform to celebrate professional and personal milestones.
• a positive & transparent work environment including various employee engagement and employee benefit initiatives to support personal and professional learning and development.