S&C Global Network - AI – Data Strategy – Sr. Analyst

Accenture PLC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Strategy & Consulting is hiring an AI Copilot Developer to design, build, and maintain AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, including Power BI.

The role requires strong experience with the Power Platform and generative AI concepts, translating business needs into scalable technical solutions while ensuring security and governance.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of software development experience with focus on Microsoft AI, Power BI, Power Platform & Copilot Studio.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Data Science/Engineering/Statistics or related field.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with ability to translate business needs into AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Copilot solutions within Microsoft 365 apps (Power BI, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Use Copilot Studio to create conversational AI experiences and agents to streamline workflows.
• Integrate Copilot with REST APIs, connectors, and Microsoft Graph API.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect requirements and define technical specs.
• Build automation workflows using Power Automate to extend Copilot features.
• Test, validate, and monitor AI agents for performance and accuracy.
• Ensure security, governance, and compliance of AI solutions.
• Stay updated with Gen AI trends and Microsoft Copilot developments.
• Provide guidance and documentation to end-users for adoption.

Skills

Microsoft AI

Power BI

Power Platform

Copilot Studio

REST APIs

Microsoft Graph API

Gen AI concepts

Python/JS

Cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/DS/Engineering/Statistics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Copilot Studio

Microsoft 365 ecosystem

Azure OpenAI

Job description

Entity: - Accenture Strategy & Consulting

Team: - Strategy & Consulting – Global Network

Practice: - Engineering Function-Product

Job Family – R6 (Viz & Interactive Science)

Title: - Level 9/10 (Team Lead/Consultant/Senior Analyst)

Job location: - Bengaluru/Gurgaon/Mumbai/Pune

About S&C - Global Network: -

Accenture Strategy & Consulting Global shapes our clients’ future, combining deep business insight with the understanding of how technology will change industry and business models. Our focus on issues such as digital disruption, redefining competitiveness, operating and business models as well as the workforce of the future helps our clients find future value and growth in a digital world using AI & GEN AI strategy and solutions.

Today, digital is changing the way organizations engage with their employees, business partners, customers, and communities. This is our unique differentiator. To bring this global perspective to our clients, Accenture Strategy's services include those provided by our S&C Global Network – a distributed management consulting organization that provides management consulting and strategy expertise across the client lifecycle. Our S&C Global Network teams complement our in-country teams to deliver innovative expertise and measurable value to clients all around the world.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

You’ll be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Engineering Products team which has dynamic and innovative group of creating Data/AI Strategy & Consulting professionals dedicated to our Customers across Products Industry that spans across Lifesciences, CPG, Retail, Industry & Hospitality.

We understand the vision and mission of our customers & help them by developing innovative AI Strategy with value driven use cases, roadmap & technological solutions that drive business growth and innovation.

As a key pillar of our organization, the Engineering Products team worked on various fields from data & AI perspective- Data Strategy, AI Strategy, Data Modelling, Data Architecture, Cloud Assessment, Industry & AI Value strategy etc. that helps our customers in setting up strong data platform foundation & target roadmap to scaling & evolve towards achieving AI/GEN AI & advanced analytics vision to meet the evolving future needs of technology advancement.

Job description: AI Copilot Developer

Job summary

We are seeking a talented and innovative AI Copilot Developer to design, build, and maintain AI-powered solutions using Microsoft's Copilot ecosystem such as Power BI. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, expertise in generative AI concepts, and a proven ability to translate complex business needs into scalable technical solution

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy custom Copilot solutions within Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Power BI, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Power Point) and other business platforms.


• Utilize Microsoft Copilot Studio to create conversational AI experiences and intelligent agents that streamline workflows and automate tasks.


• Integrate Copilot capabilities with other business systems using REST APIs, custom connectors, and Microsoft Graph API.


• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, identify high-impact use cases, and translate needs into technical specifications.


• Build and maintain automation workflows using Power Automate to extend and enhance Copilot functionality.


• Conduct internal testing, validation, and monitoring of deployed AI agents to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.


• Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise-grade security, governance, and compliance standards.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning (ML), and the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem.


• Provide technical guidance, training, and documentation to end-users for the successful adoption of new Copilot features.

Who are we looking for?

• Years of Experience:
  
  
  
  • Candidates should typically have at least 2-3 years of proven experience in software development, with a specific focus on Microsoft AI, Power BI, the Power Platform, and Copilot Studio.
  
  
  
  


• Education:
  
  
  
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
  
  
  
  


• Add eligibility:
  
  
  
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills are essential for this role. Candidates should be able to assess clients' business processes, technologies, and data infrastructure to find opportunities for AI integration and develop tailored AI strategy frameworks aligned with clients' goals.
  
  
  • Displayed expertise in artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning. Candidates should have a solid understanding of AI concepts, algorithms, and their applications in solving real-world business problems.
  
  
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills are crucial for effectively articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Candidates should be able to convey AI strategy recommendations in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
  
  
  • Knowledge of cloud computing services (AWS, Azure, GCP) related to scaled AI and data analytics solutions.
  
  
  • The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is essential for this role. Candidates should be comfortable working with diverse teams to design and execute AI solutions that address clients' business challenges and deliver measurable results.
  
  
  • Candidates should have a strong understanding of Gen AI preferences, behaviors, and values.
  
  
  • Candidate should have understanding & working knowledge of various large language models to propose and implement best suited LLMs to our customer based on AI strategies that resonate with Gen AI
  
  
  • Working experience with machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques.
  
  
  • Working knowledge in the AI and Analytics lifecycle, including problem definition, data preparation, model building, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
  
  
  
  

Additional skills (desirable)

• Experience in a client-facing role or technical consultancy.


• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.


• Microsoft certifications related to AI, Azure, or Microsoft 365.


• Experience with other AI-driven development tools, such as GitHub Copilot.

Technical expertise

• Strong understanding of generative AI concepts, large language models (LLMs), and prompt engineering.


• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages like Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.


• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI).


• Expertise in building and managing connectors and integrations using REST APIs.


• Experience with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power BI, Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform components (Power Apps, Power Automate).

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