Senior AWS Cloud Architect

Accenture PLC; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Professional development

Training package

Employee referral program

Private medical care

Life insurance

Job summary

Accenture PLC in Kraków is seeking a Senior Infrastructure/Cloud Architect to design target-state AWS architectures, define migration strategies, and lead modernisation of Windows and Linux workloads. You will work across Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and CI/CD workflows.

You will mentor engineers, drive everything-as-code initiatives, and advise clients on cloud strategy, risk and cost optimization while collaborating with global teams on complex platforms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of infrastructure/cloud experience with architect/lead roles.
• Strong AWS networking, security, resilience and cost optimization knowledge.
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience with EKS or self-managed clusters.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise AWS architectures and landing zones.
• Migrate Windows and Linux workloads; modernize with Kubernetes, Docker/OCI.
• Establish everything-as-code with Terraform and Ansible; CI/CD and GitOps.
• Set container security, observability, and policy-as-code; act as technical authority.
• Advise clients on cloud strategy, architecture, risk, and cost; mentor engineers.

Skills

AWS architecture

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

GitOps

DevSecOps

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Argo CD

Flux

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Vault

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

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: Poland | Let There Be Change | Accenture.

THE WORK:

• Design target-state AWS architectures and landing zones, covering networking, IAM, security, resilience, disaster recovery, scalability, FinOps and the AWS Well-Architected Framework, while constantly seeking innovation and advancement.
• Define migration strategies for Windows and Linux estates, from discovery and wave planning through cutover and optimization. Modernize suitable workloads using Kubernetes, Docker/OCI, Helm and related technologies while embracing challenges as opportunities.
• Establish repeatable everything-as-code practices with Terraform and Ansible, as well as CI/CD and GitOps approaches using technologies such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD and Flux, demonstrating a commitment to constant progress.
• Define standards for container security, observability and operations using technologies including Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Vault and policy-as-code. Act as technical authority for complex platform, networking, performance and reliability challenges.
• Advise clients on cloud strategy, architecture, risk, compliance and cost optimization. Produce architecture documentation, support proposals and estimations, and mentor engineers while maintaining a passion for personal development across the team.

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

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Shape architecture for large, complex cloud transformation and container platform programs for international clients, expanding your technical and architectural skills.
• Collaborate with a global community of architects and engineers while influencing technical direction and continuously developing your expertise in cloud, Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code.
• Take part in sovereign cloud and open-source-driven initiatives while accessing certification support and opportunities to develop towards Principal Architect or Technical Leadership roles.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 7+ years of infrastructure/cloud experience, including 3+ years in an architect or lead role, with proven experience designing enterprise AWS architectures and leading migrations of Windows and Linux workloads. Strong knowledge of AWS networking, IAM, security, hybrid connectivity, resilience and disaster recovery.
• Hands-on expertise with production Kubernetes and container ecosystems, including EKS and/or self-managed clusters, Docker/OCI, Helm, Kustomize, ingress, RBAC and network policies, combined with strong Infrastructure as Code expertise using Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience designing CI/CD and GitOps delivery with integrated DevSecOps controls, together with strong Linux, Bash/Python, monitoring and operational excellence skills. Ability to communicate architectural decisions to technical and executive stakeholders and mentor engineers.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Knowledge of sovereign cloud architecture, data residency, GDPR and EU requirements such as NIS2, DORA and EUCS; experience with OVHcloud, STACKIT, Scaleway, IONOS, Gaia-X, OpenStack, or encryption and key-management approaches.
• Experience with portable Kubernetes and platform technologies such as Rancher, OpenShift, Talos, k3s, Cluster API, Istio, Linkerd, Cilium, OPA/Gatekeeper, Kyverno, Falco, OpenTofu, Backstage or Crossplane, including multi-cloud/hybrid architectures.
• Windows automation or Windows containers, and relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, HashiCorp Terraform Authoring & Operations Professional, Red Hat Certified Architect, CKA/CKAD/CKS or TOGAF.

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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 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, life insurance.
• Access to the MyBenefit platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the Multisport card).

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

Accenture does not discriminate against employment candidates based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, political beliefs, trade union membership, ethnicity, denomination, sexual orientation, or any other basis impermissible under Polish law. 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.

About Accenture

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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