AWS Technical Architect

Accenture PLC; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 196 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Résumé du poste

Accenture is seeking a skilled AWS Technical Architect to design and implement enterprise cloud solutions. You will contribute to reusable architecture, data and AI assets, and guide client conversations, workshops, and proposals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with delivery teams and AWS partners to drive scalable cloud transformations. You will stay current on AWS and AI technologies, participate in architecture reviews, and apply patterns while mentoring junior architects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on AWS experience.
• Experience with AWS implementation and/or migration in enterprise-scale environments.
• Experience with scripting and infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with core AWS services and architecture concepts.
• Bonus points for AI, Agentic AI, or enterprise networking experience.

Responsabilités

• Design reusable Enterprise Cloud Architecture, Data & AI assets.
• Support client pursuits and delivery with workshops and RFP responses.
• Lead architecture reviews and identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with AWS partner sales, account teams, solution architects, and technology partners.

Connaissances

AWS

Cloud architecture

Automation / IaC

Solution design

Client delivery

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Outils

CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Jenkins

Description du poste

We Are

Accenture AWS Business Group (AABG) is part of Accenture Cloud First, Accenture’s industry-leading organization dedicated to helping clients achieve total enterprise reinvention through cloud, data, and artificial intelligence. With more than 141,000 cloud professionals and 124,000 cloud certifications across Accenture, Cloud First brings unmatched scale and expertise to some of the world’s most complex business and technology transformations.

Within AABG, our AWS Practice brings together Accenture’s deepest AWS expertise, including more than 1,500 AWS-certified architects who serve as the AWS SWAT team for the most complex and innovative AWS engagements. As AWS’ deepest strategic partner in the ecosystem, AABG leverages cutting-edge engineering, high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced data analytics to design, build, and deploy custom cloud-native applications and services. Our teams help clients rapidly prototype, scale, and productionize transformative solutions while accelerating their journey to modern, serverless, and cloud-native architectures.

Joining AABG means working alongside some of the industry's top cloud practitioners to help the world’s leading organizations unlock new value and drive innovation at scale. Through our collaborative culture, unmatched client opportunities, and focus on continuous learning, you'll have the chance to grow your expertise, advance your career, and shape the future of cloud transformation.

Learn more about Accenture's AWS capabilities: Accenture AWS Cloud Services

You are

The Accenture Technical Architect role supports cross-industry organizations as they reinvent, scale, and compete with the agility required in today’s market. We are looking to expand our AWS Technical Architect team with technically skilled professionals who are interested in cloud architecture, pre-sales, sales, and client delivery. The ideal candidate has hands-on AWS experience, a strong understanding of cloud architecture, and an interest in emerging technologies, including AWS Agentic AI services. You can communicate technical concepts clearly, collaborate with clients and delivery teams, and contribute to solution design, technical discussions, and implementation planning. You take ownership of defined technical tasks and work products while continuing to build depth through established patterns and collaboration with experienced architects.

The Work

You will design and contribute to reusable Enterprise Cloud Architecture, Data & AI, Migration, and Agentic AI solution assets, including reference architectures, accelerators, frameworks, and proof-of-concept templates. You will support client pursuits and delivery by helping prepare client presentations, solution workshops, demonstrations, RFP/RFI responses, solution designs, estimates, and technical guidance across cloud, data, analytics, machine learning, and generative AI.

You will participate in architecture reviews and quality assessments, help identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and document recommendations for delivery teams. You will collaborate with AWS Partner sales, account teams, solution architects, and technology partners to support client solutions, business development, and delivery.

You will stay current on emerging AWS and AI technologies and contribute to technical materials, solution approaches, and opportunities to apply new capabilities to client solutions. You will apply established architecture patterns, seek input from senior team members when needed, and share learnings with the broader team.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on AWS experience, including familiarity with core cloud services and architecture concepts such as compute, storage, networking, identity and access management, and security.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience contributing to at least one AWS implementation and/or migration, preferably in an enterprise-scale environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with scripting and the ability to develop or maintain AWS environments as code.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with automation or Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Jenkins.
• Minimum of 3 years of working knowledge of core AWS platform architecture, including Organizations and account design, VPCs, subnets and segmentation strategies; migration tools such as CloudEndure, MGN, or DataSync; backup and disaster recovery; environment and application automation; network connectivity including Direct Connect and VPN; and AWS cost management and optimization.
  
  

Bonus points if you have

• A systems engineering or developer background, with the ability to learn quickly and share knowledge with the broader team.
• A mindset of automating repetitive work, with experience identifying opportunities to improve consistency and efficiency through automation.
• Exposure to AWS AI, machine learning, generative AI, or Agentic AI services.
• Experience with enterprise networking, cloud migration, or large-scale cloud environments
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional certification.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, internal teams, and more experienced architects to develop, review, and troubleshoot technical solutions.
  
  

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/06/2026.

Benefits

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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