Lead Python AI Engineer
About us
Accenture Industry X, part of Accenture, helps businesses thrive in the digital era by combining data and digital capabilities. Join us to experience how we deliver 360 value and collaborate with exceptional people, cutting-edge technology, and leading companies across various industries, making a significant impact worldwide.
About the team
At Accenture, we sit right at the beating heart of the AI evolution, partnering with global clients to reshape how they operate and become truly AI-driven enterprises. Our teams craft state-of-the-art agentic solutions, from robust platforms to deep Observability capabilities, supporting the full journey from idea to scaled impact.
We’re a fast-moving, cross-functional group where engineering, design, and strategy continuously intertwine. Now we’re looking for senior full stack developers who are curious, proactive, and ready to lead. If you want to learn fast, build boldly, and work on some of the most innovative AI projects in the industry, this is your place to grow.
How you will make an impact
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to an AI engineering team, shaping architecture, best practices, and delivery standards.
Own the end-to-end development of AI-powered applications, including backend APIs, front-end integrations, and advanced GenAI workflows.
Design and build scalable, production-grade REST APIs in Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django) and integrate them with modern web interfaces (React, Next.js, Vue).
Architect LLM- and agent-based systems using frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Haystack, focusing on reliability, safety, and performance.
Develop and optimize RAG pipelines using vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, Milvus) to support retrieval-augmented intelligence at scale.
Apply advanced prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and adaptation techniques (LoRA, PEFT, instruction tuning) to elevate model reasoning, accuracy, and controllability.
Deploy, scale, and monitor AI workloads on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) using containers, orchestrators, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CDK, Pulumi).
Implement DevOps and AIOps best practices, ensuring strong observability, CI/CD automation, and production reliability for AI systems.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code across the stack, championing code quality and engineering excellence.
What You Need to Succeed
We’re looking for a senior AI Full-Stack Engineer and technical leader who can architect, build, and drive the delivery of next-generation Generative AI and agentic systems.
You should bring deep Python engineering expertise, modern front-end skills, and strong knowledge of cloud, DevOps/AIOps, and LLM-driven application design.
The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of software engineering, AI innovation, and technical leadership, combining:
expert-level backend development in Python
hands-on experience with LLMs, vector databases, and AI orchestration frameworks
the ability to guide technical direction, mentor teammates, and uphold engineering excellence
a track record of designing scalable, reliable, production-ready AI systems
You will play a key role in shaping our AI platform and guiding engineers as we build intelligent products that blend robust engineering, thoughtful design, and cutting-edge AI capabilities.
Your life at Accenture
At Accenture, we prioritize your health and well-being through comprehensive health insurance coverage and inclusive work arrangements. We value your growth and offer diverse learning and development paths, along with performance-based rewards. You'll also have access to resources for mental health and physical wellness, ensuring inclusivity and support. We provide additional financial support, flexible benefits, and care for your loved ones, respecting diverse circumstances.
Join us for a fulfilling career and a balanced lifestyle that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity.
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