Google Mid Market Solution Architect - EMEA

Accenture Italia; Roma; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Italia is seeking a Mid-Market Google Cloud Sales Engineer to join the Accenture Google Business Group.

You will partner with account teams, shape opportunities, and demonstrate how Google Cloud can address client needs, bridging business and technical decisions.

This role involves leading workshops, building MVPs, and coordinating with offshore experts to deliver practical, value-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hands-on, client-facing technology roles.
• 4+ years building solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with modernization, data & AI, security and Gen AI on Google Cloud.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent (12 years).

Responsibilities

• Partner with account teams to shape opportunities and demonstrate Google Cloud solutions.
• Lead technical workshops, demos, and proofs of value for client pursuits.
• Develop solution concepts, MVPs, and prototypes with offshore teams.
• Provide technical insights for proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Coordinate with offshore teams and SMEs to validate feasibility and support delivery.

Skills

Solution architecture

Client-facing

GCP experience

Communication skills

Workshops facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Vertex AI

BigQuery

Gemini Enterprise

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

A leading partner to the world’s major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google. The formation of Accenture Cloud First, with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need it most and offers huge growth opportunities for you! Our Cloud First group of more than 70,000 cloud professionals delivers a full stack of integrated cloud capabilities across data, edge, integrated infrastructure and applications, deep ecosystem skills, culture of change along with a deep industry expertise to shape, move, build and operate our clients’ businesses in the cloud. To accelerate our customers transformation leveraging cloud, we combine world-class learning and talent development expertise; deep experience in cloud change management; and cloud-ready operating models with a commitment to responsible business by design — with security, data privacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence, sustainability and ethics and compliance built into the fundamental changes Accenture helps companies achieve.

WHO WE ARE:

A leading partner to the world’s major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google. The formation of Accenture Cloud First, with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need it most and offers huge growth opportunities for you! Our Cloud First group of more than 70,000 cloud professionals delivers a full stack of integrated cloud capabilities across data, edge, integrated infrastructure and applications, deep ecosystem skills, culture of change along with a deep industry expertise to shape, move, build and operate our clients’ businesses in the cloud. To accelerate our customers transformation leveraging cloud, we combine world-class learning and talent development expertise; deep experience in cloud change management; and cloud-ready operating models with a commitment to responsible business by design — with security, data privacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence, sustainability and ethics and compliance built into the fundamental changes Accenture helps companies achieve.

THE WORK:

Become part of the premier sales force for the Accenture Google Business Group (AGBG), bringing market-leading Google Cloud solutions to our clients. As a Mid-Market Sales Engineer, you will partner with account teams and clients to shape opportunities, understand business needs, and demonstrate how Google Cloud solutions can address those needs. You will act as a trusted technical advisor during the sales cycle, helping clients evaluate options and connect technology decisions to measurable business value.

Your role is to bridge the gap between business needs and technical possibilities. You will develop solution concepts, lead demos, build rapid MVPs or prototypes, conduct workshops, and provide technical insights across Google Cloud technologies—including Gemini Enterprise, Data & AI, CES, Security, and Gen AI. You will also work closely with offshore teams and subject matter experts to shape strong, feasible solutions that support client pursuits.

• Partner with account teams and clients to run discovery sessions, assessments, and workshops that clarify business priorities, use cases, and technical requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders by providing technical guidance on Google Cloud capabilities, solution options, and recommended approaches.
• Shape solution approaches on Google Cloud that align to client business outcomes, technical requirements, and implementation feasibility.
• Lead product demos, technical workshops, and “art of the possible” conversations that show how Accenture and Google Cloud solutions can address client challenges.
• Build rapid MVPs, prototypes, and proof-of-value assets to validate solution ideas, demonstrate feasibility, and accelerate client decision-making.
• Bring technical insights into proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring the proposed solution is practical, compelling, and aligned with client goals.
• Coordinate with offshore teams and subject matter experts to shape solution inputs, validate feasibility, and support a smooth handoff to delivery teams.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities.As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• You’ll be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Accenture/Google community, continually pushing the boundaries of business capabilities.
• Accelerate your expertise in Google Cloud solutions—one of the fastest-growing areas in technology.
• Work on meaningful and innovative projects for mid-market clients, powered by the latest Google technologies like Gemini Enterprise, Vertex AI, and BigQuery.
• Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth, supporting you in growing your tech stack and certifications.
• Build a clear career pathway toward senior engineering, architecture, or leadership roles within a high-growth business group.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to role, level, seniority, responsibility, skillset, and level of experience. For this position, the job level is Dirigente under the Metalmeccanico (C011) National Collective Bargaining Agreement. The gross annual salary range is between 75.000€ and 95.200€.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a hands-on, client-facing technology role (e.g., Cloud Engineer, Solution Architect, Sales Engineer, Technology Consultant).
• Minimum of 4 years of deep, hands-on experience architecting and building solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proven experience with Modernization, Data & AI, Call Center AI, Workspace, Marketing Technology, Security and/or Agentic AI solutions leveraging Google Cloud technologies.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging both technical and executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience leading client-facing technical workshops, discovery sessions, demos, and solution discussions in support of sales pursuits.
• Ability to work with cross-functional and distributed teams, including offshore teams and subject matter experts, to support solution development and client pursuits.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience (12 years).

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience in technical pre-sales, sales engineering, solution consulting, or cloud advisory roles.
• Experience building prototypes, proof of concepts, or demo environments for client pursuits.
• Experience supporting proposals, RFP responses, solution estimates, or statement of work development.
• Ability to engage technical and business stakeholders in workshops, demos, and value-focused solution discussions.

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation or adjustment to support your participation in the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist you.