DevOps Architect

Accenture the Netherlands; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4x9 workweek

Hybrid working

MyBenefits Budget

Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Mental Health Support

Vacation & Leave

Mobility Budget

Learning & Development

Accentrics & Friday Drinks

Job summary

Accenture the Netherlands seeks a seasoned DevOps Architect to design scalable, secure architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments. You will lead architecture decisions, coach teams, and deliver measurable outcomes, while contributing hands‑on to CI/CD, IaC, and container platforms.

Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to integrate AI models and agentic workflows, ensure security and governance, and align with business goals.

Qualifications

• BSc in computer science or related field with strong fundamentals.
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, architecture, and delivery roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps architectures.

Responsibilities

• Assess client environments and define scalable, secure DevOps architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on‑premises.
• Design and implement secure AI model integration with enterprise apps, data pipelines, and 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 embedding security, compliance, quality, and cost controls.
• Advise client stakeholders, lead architecture decisions, and coach multidisciplinary teams to adopt modern DevOps practices.

Skills

DevOps architectures

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes/OpenShift

AI/LLM integration

Security in CI/CD

Agile delivery

Programming: Java/Python/Go

Communication with stakeholders

Education

BSC, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab

GitHub

Ansible

Maven

Docker

Terraform

Kubernetes

OpenShift

AWS

Azure

GCP

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