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Job Description
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 738,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.
We seek a visionary and experienced Platform Architect to lead the development and implementation of innovative solutions to consolidate on-premises products onto modern cloud platforms. As a strategic partner within our technology team, this position will be critical in shaping our digital transformation journey toward increased agility, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaboratively define and drive the technical strategy for migrating legacy systems to cloud environments, leveraging best practices and industry standards.
Design and implement robust, secure, scalable architecture patterns that support seamless integration across multiple product lines and services.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Development, Operations, Security, and Quality Assurance, to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, diagrams, and blueprints outlining proposed system designs, data flows, and interdependencies.
Conduct proof-of-concept studies and feasibility assessments to evaluate emerging technologies and identify areas for innovation and optimization.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, security protocols, and privacy guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
Participate in knowledge transfer sessions, workshops, and training initiatives to foster a collaborative and inclusive company culture centered around continuous improvement and growth.
Actively contribute to creating thought leadership content, white papers, and presentations showcasing the benefits and success stories associated with our cloud migration efforts.
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale software solutions, preferably involving cloud migrations and modernization strategies.
Strong working knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or equivalent cloud service providers.
Proficiency in designing and deploying containerized applications utilizing Kubernetes, Docker, or similar technologies.
Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack.
Solid grasp of networking concepts, including load balancing, firewalls, routing, and virtual LANs.
Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development principles.
Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated abilities to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in dynamic environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 commonly used for building cloud-native applications.
Certified Professional 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.
Soft Skills:
Good Communicator
Able to deal with ambiguity
Problem Solver
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Locations
Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
