About the job
We are within Accenture's Global Architecture Excellence team, focusing on helping clients reimagine their products, businesses, and IT systems. By combining cloud-native and traditional technologies with industry expertise, we propel organizations into the future, creating better products and experiences for everyone. Our team is hands-on and highly technical, consisting of technology thought leaders passionate about building next-gen products and aligning business and technology strategies.
In this role, you will help tackle complex enterprise technology challenges and drive transformation across industries. You will work as part of a global team to assist clients in defining their next-gen products and executing large-scale technology transformations. We are seeking experienced Enterprise Architects who possess strong delivery experience alongside a deep understanding of how new technologies and emerging architectural paradigms affect today’s business landscape.
What will you be doing?
As a Technology Architect, your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with C-level clients to define their vision based on business needs.
- Demonstrating a product mindset and excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Contributing to the sales and delivery of work, covering areas such as:
- Enterprise Architecture North-Star Vision, Blueprints & Roadmaps
- Enterprise Architecture Assessments
- Enterprise Investment Portfolio Definition & Governance
- Application Portfolio Rationalization
- Supporting new and existing engagements by:
- Architecting complex IT and product solutions leveraging emerging technologies.
- Estimating Technology Architecture solution complexity and cost.
- Designing and supervising the implementation of technology solutions.
- Conducting Architecture Assessments and Technology Quality Assurance reviews.
- Developing strong relationships with clients, becoming trusted advisors to C-level stakeholders.
- Building relationships with technology vendors to influence emerging product strategies.
- Sensing the market for disruptive technologies and areas for future investment.
Travel may be required for this role, with amounts varying from 25% to 100% based on business needs and client requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in product and technology and/or enterprise architecture work.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or equivalent cloud service providers.
- 7 years of experience with Product & Software Development Lifecycle processes and technologies (DevSecOps and Agile knowledge preferred).
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience) is required.
Bonus qualifications include:
- Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, demonstrating flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Prior experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or Snowflake.
- Knowledge of serverless computing paradigms, including AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Run.
- Understanding of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.
- Working proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or another programming language used for cloud-native applications.
- Certification in Cloud Solutions Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with cloud governance, cost management, and resource optimization techniques.
- Background in cybersecurity, risk assessment, and threat modeling.
- Contributions to open source communities and participation in tech conferences.
Compensation
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on many factors, including office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
Why join us?
Accenture offers a transparent and fast-paced approach to career progression, focusing on your strengths and providing continuous coaching from senior colleagues. You will work alongside experts tackling significant industry challenges with innovative thinking and tools. The company supports flexible work arrangements and a variety of benefits, including competitive rewards. You will have access to state-of-the-art technology, enabling you to deepen your skills while contributing to the latest business trends and making a difference in your community.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the ideal role and company for you, we encourage you to apply.
