DevOps Architect

Accenture the Netherlands; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4x9 Workweek

Hybrid Working

Competitive Base Salary

Health Insurance

Employee Share Plan

26 Vacation Days

Mobility Budget

Learning Platform

Volunteer Program

Job summary

Accenture the Netherlands seeks a seasoned DevOps Architect to lead secure, scalable architectures across cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid environments. You’ll design CI/CD pipelines, apply IaC, and guide teams through complex technology choices.

You’ll partner with stakeholders to translate business goals into robust delivery patterns, embed security and compliance, and mentor engineers to adopt modern DevOps practices that deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years in DevOps architecture design and implementation.
• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps architectures.
• Hands-on with deployment & release tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Ansible, Maven, Docker, Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Assess client environments and define scalable, secure DevOps architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem infrastructure.
• Design and implement secure integration of AI models and agents with enterprise apps and data pipelines.
• Contribute hands-on by writing, reviewing, testing, and debugging code.
• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code with container platforms.
• Establish DevOps standards, governance, and cost controls across delivery lifecycles.
• Advise stakeholders, lead architecture decisions, and coach teams to adopt modern DevOps practices.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps architectures

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab

GitHub

Ansible

Maven

Docker

Terraform

AI workflows

Open LLMs

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Agile

Java

Python

Go

Education

BSc in CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Azure

AWS

GCP

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Maven

Ansible

Job description

Lead with expertise, drive innovation. Are you an experienced professional ready to take your career to the next level? At Accenture the Netherlands, we're seeking DevOps Architects who bring deep expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for innovation to help us solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.

What you'll do:

• Assess client technology environments and define scalable, secure DevOps architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructure.
• Design and implement the secure integration of AI models, agents, and platforms with enterprise applications, data pipelines, and operational workflows.
• Contribute hands‑on to development by writing, reviewing, testing, and debugging code.
• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and container platforms.
• Establish DevOps standards, governance, and reusable patterns that embed security, compliance, quality, and cost controls throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Advise client stakeholders, lead architecture decisions, and coach multidisciplinary teams to adopt modern DevOps ways of working and deliver measurable outcomes.

How We Reinvent

At Accenture, our teams operate within one of our core service lines— Digital Core, Industry & Enterprise, Supply Chain & Engineering, Cybersecurity, Song, Finance, Talent, Client Groups, Global Operations, Reinventions Services —each designed to drive reinvention at scale. This role falls under Custom Software Engineering, where we combine deep industry expertise with cutting‑edge technology to deliver 360° value to our clients.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team composed of engineers, data scientists, and technical business analysts, working collaboratively to solve complex challenges and shape the future of intelligent business. Whether it's transforming digital cores, embedding AI into operations, or designing human‑centric experiences, our teams are empowered to innovate boldly and deliver measurable impact.

We go to market by industry, leveraging our global delivery network and strategic partnerships with ecosystem leaders like Microsoft, AWS, and Google. Our culture of shared success and continuous learning ensures that every team member contributes to—and benefits from—our reinvention journey.

What we're looking for:

• Education: BSC, Computer Science or related field
• Experience: 7+ years
• Skills:
  • Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps architectures
  • Hands‑on expertise with deployment and release management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Ansible, Maven, Docker, Terraform)
  • Experience designing, integrating, and operationalising AI and agentic workflows
  • Hands‑on experience with Open LLM ecosystems (e.g., Llama, Mistral, Falcon), including model serving, fine‑tuning, and inference optimisation
  • Strong background in integrating automated testing and security within CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloud experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with containerisation and orchestration using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
  • Proven track record working in Agile delivery environments
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, Go or other programming languages
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts, align cross‑functional teams, and influence decision‑making across engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.

Bonus points for

• Dutch Language skills, B1+
• Agile Leadership and/or Project Management experience (SAFe, PRINCE2)
• Cloud, Kubernetes and other technical certifications

What we offer:

• Work-Life Flexibility: 4x9 Workweek Option, Hybrid Working, FlexDay
• Financial Well‑being: Competitive Base Salary, MyBenefits Budget, Annual Bonus, Net Allowance, Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Health & Wellness: Collective Health Insurance Scheme, Mental Health Support, Well‑being Hub
• Time Off & Leave: 26 Vacation Days, Special Leave Types (parental leave, partner leave, bereavement leave, and gender affirmation leave), Culture Days
• Mobility & Commuting: NS Business Card, Mobility Budget (option to choose between electric bike, car lease, or public transport reimbursement)
• Career Development: Performance Achievement Program, Learning & Development Platform, Guidance from People Leads
• Inclusion, Diversity & Social Impact: Do Good Volunteer Program, I&D Networks, Refugee Talent Track
• Culture & Community: Accentrics & Friday Drinks, Annual Accenture NL Party, Flat Organizational Hierarchy

Ready to lead and innovate? Apply today and become a Reinventor at Accenture the Netherlands.