Azure Cloud Architect
4900 Accenture Sp. z o.o. Company
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Job summary
Accenture Poland is seeking a Cloud Architect to join the Cloud First team, designing and evolving secure, scalable Azure architectures for enterprise clients and leading migration initiatives.
You will work with DevOps to apply IaC and automation, optimize cloud costs, and guide integration across engineering teams while maintaining strong communication in English and Polish.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by advanced/Expert-level Azure certifications.
- Ability to oversee the work of development teams, plan their tasks and translate technical requirements into a structured backlog.
- Experience designing and planning highly available systems, including Disaster Recovery strategies.
- Ability to translate client business requirements into technical specifications within a Landing Zone architecture.
- Strong understanding of container technologies and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes/OpenShift/AKS).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools.
- Solid grasp of virtualization technologies.
- DevOps practices and tooling (Jenkins, Git/GitLab, Pipelines, Helm, ArgoCD).
- Ability to develop scripts using Bash or Python.
- Experience in cost/resource calculations and optimization for cloud environments.
- Enterprise architecture experience in public cloud environments, including migration planning.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and incident management.
- Upper-intermediate English and Polish (spoken and written).
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end Azure architectures for cloud, hybrid and on-prem environments.
- Define and implement compute environments, database services and CI/CD pipelines with on-prem integration.
- Design cloud-native networking, security controls and cost management models.
- Implement monitoring, logging, profiling and alerting for reliability and observability.
- Prepare migration approaches and onboarding plans to Azure including cost/resource calculations.
- Collaborate with DevOps to apply IaC and automation to improve delivery pipelines.
- Lead or support incident, request, change and problem management activities.
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Job description
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. We offer solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. For more information about Accenture Technology Poland please visit our website.
As an Cloud Architect in our Accenture Cloud First team, you will help enterprise clients design and evolve secure, scalable and cost‑efficient cloud landscapes, supporting their digital transformation journeys.
Your work will include:
- Designing end‑to‑end architectures for cloud, hybrid and on‑premises environments on Microsoft Azure, including Azure Landing Zones, governance and security models.
- Defining and implementing compute environments (autoscaling, load balancing, serverless solutions), Azure database services and CI/CD pipelines, with integration to existing on‑premises services.
- Designing cloud‑native networking (VNETs, peering, firewalls, container networking) and security & compliance controls (IAM, resource hierarchy, data security, cost management and billing).
- Implementing monitoring, logging, profiling and alerting solutions to ensure reliability and observability of client platforms.
- Preparing migration approaches and onboarding plans to Azure, including effort estimation, cost and resource calculations, and optimization scenarios.
- Partnering with DevOps and engineering teams to apply Infrastructure as Code and automation practices, improve delivery pipelines and support a mature DevOps culture.
- Leading or supporting incident, request, change and problem management activities, acting as a trusted technical advisor for client stakeholders.
Flexible: The work location for this role may include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office - depending on specific project circumstances. 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.
Join Accenture’s Cloud First team if you are motivated to embrace new opportunities, enthusiastic about professional growth and dedicated to evolving your skills. You will: Work on large‑scale cloud transformation projects for international enterprise clients, expanding your Azure and architecture skill set. Shape modern cloud, hybrid and on‑premises platforms using automation, containers and DevOps practices, continuously enhancing your technical expertise. Collaborate with experienced cloud professionals in a diverse team, gaining insights and feedback that support your continuous learning and development.
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure engineering.
- In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by advanced/Expert‑level Azure certifications.
- Ability to oversee the work of development teams, plan their tasks and translate technical requirements into a structured and actionable backlog.
- Experience designing and planning highly available systems, including implementing Disaster Recovery strategies.
- Ability to translate client business requirements into technical specifications and ensure their implementation through appropriate configurations within a broader Landing Zone architecture.
- Strong understanding of container technologies and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift, AKS).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools.
- Solid grasp of virtualization technologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of DevOps culture, practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git/GitLab, Pipelines, Helm charts, ArgoCD).
- Ability to develop scripts and applications using at least one language (e.g., Bash or Python).
- Experience in cost and resource calculations, as well as optimization for cloud environments.
- Enterprise architecture experience within public cloud environments, including creating migration plans and managing onboarding processes.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and managing incidents, requests, changes and problems.
- Upper‑intermediate level of English and Polish (spoken and written).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
- Experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Node.js, React, .NET, Python or Java).
- Expertise in one or more Azure service categories, such as: Azure systems infrastructure (Windows/Linux OS, networking, storage, high availability, disaster recovery, cloud security, application performance).
- App Services (Web Apps, Mobile Apps, API Apps, Logic Apps).
- Experience in technical sales support or pre‑sales activities.
- Kubernetes Developer or Security‑oriented certification.
- Research indicates that some candidates, especially the most diverse ones, may hesitate to apply for positions if they don't meet all requirements. If you believe you possess the necessary skills, even if not meeting every requirement, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your application.
- A permanent employment contract.
- Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach.
- A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to the e‑learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co‑financing courses, and certification).
- Employee Assistance Program – legal, financial, and psychological consultations.
- Accenture employees eligible for the Employee share purchase plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares.
- Paid employee referral program.
- Private medical care, and life insurance.
- Access to the Worksmile platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the Multisport card).
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Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com
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