RIS AWS (Agentic AI) Solution Architect Senior Manager

Accenture PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced AWS-focused solution architect to lead end-to-end cloud transformation for enterprise clients, covering migration, modernisation, data and AI across UK/EMEA. You will shape AWS-native, agentic AI solutions using Bedrock, AgentCore, RAG, guardrails and observability to production readiness.

You will collaborate with sales, delivery, security, data/AI and industry SMEs to define strategy, roadmaps and commercial models that deliver

Qualifications

• Proven experience in architecting AWS-centric transformation programs.
• Experience in enterprise-scale migration and modernisation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead AWS solution strategy for large cloud opportunities.
• Assess current apps, infra, VMware estates, data platforms and security.
• Design AWS foundations: landing zone, network, IAM, security, observability.
• Define modernisation patterns using AWS Transform, Migration Hub, DMS, containers.
• Create AI/agentic solutions with Bedrock, AgentCore, knowledge bases, RAG patterns, guardrails.
• Prepare estimates for assessment, migration, platform build and run.
• Lead solution-planning teams with architects, delivery, security and commercial specialists.

Skills

AWS architecture

Solution design

Cloud migration

Business case development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Amazon Bedrock

AgentCore

SageMaker

VMware

AWS Transform

Job description

The WorkLead end-to-end solutioning for AWS transformation, migration, modernisation, data and AI opportunities across major UK and EMEA clients.Shape AWS-native agentic AI solutions that move clients from proof of concept to production, using Amazon Bedrock, AgentCore, agents, RAG, guardrails, orchestration, observability and operational controls. Architect complex cloud journeys including VMware/data-centre exit, mainframe and .NET modernisation, SAP on AWS, data lakes, analytics, platform engineering, security and managed run.Develop commercially credible business cases, proposal narratives, estimates, delivery models, assumptions and risk positions.Collaborate closely with sales, account teams, AWS field teams, delivery, security, data/AI and industry SMEs to build differentiated propositions.Act as an AWS evangelist with C-suite and senior technology stakeholders, connecting technical architecture to measurable business outcomes. Main Responsibilities Own AWS solution strategy for large cloud opportunities, ensuring architecture, technology choices, delivery model, commercials and transformation roadmap are coherent.Lead current-state assessments across applications, infrastructure, VMware estates, data platforms, integration, security and operations to define the target AWS pathway. Design AWS cloud foundations using landing zone, network, IAM, security, observability, resilience and FinOps patterns appropriate for regulated enterprise use.Define modernisation patterns using AWS Transform, Migration Hub, Application Migration Service, AWS Database Migration Service, containers, serverless, managed databases and platform automation.Design production-ready AI/agentic solutions using Amazon Bedrock, AgentCore services, Knowledge Bases, vector/RAG patterns, Amazon Q/Quick where applicable, SageMaker AI, model evaluation and guardrails.Create estimates for assessment, migration, modernisation, platform build, AI/agent build, transition and run.Lead solution-planning teams including architects, SMEs, transition, delivery, security and commercial specialists. Support partner engagement with AWS, including funding, credits, MAP/modernisation programs, well-architected reviews and lighthouse opportunities.Here's What You NeedStrong record in architecting, solutioning and selling AWS-centric transformation and migration solutions for enterprise clients. Deep AWS architecture skills across landing zones, networking, IAM, security, compute, containers, serverless, storage, databases, observability and operations.Experience with large application migration and modernisation programs, including VMware, data-centre exit, application portfolio assessment and wave planning. Practical knowledge of AWS AI services, especially Amazon Bedrock, agent design, RAG/Knowledge Bases, guardrails, model evaluation and production AI operating models.Ability to create commercial solutions: business case, delivery estimate, phased roadmap, assumptions, risks and value narrative.Strong consulting presence, communication and leadership skills; comfortable working with CIO/CTO/CDO, finance and operations stakeholders.Bonus Points If You HaveAWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional and/or Specialty certifications in security, networking, data analytics, machine learning or DevOps.Experience with AgentCore, AWS Transform, Kiro, DevOps/Security Agent concepts, Amazon Nova, SageMaker AI or multi-agent collaboration patterns.Experience shaping public sector, defence, regulated financial services, sovereign cloud or national infrastructure opportunities.Evidence of deal wins, reusable assets, co-innovation with AWS or delivery leadership across complex transformation programs.TBC