Data Platform Application Lead Associate Manager

Accenture; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an Application Support Engineer to join our Data & AI practice in the United States. You will act as a software detective, troubleshooting complex production issues across multiple components of critical business systems and mentoring teams to perform effectively.

Travel may be required. The role emphasizes system reliability, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with data engineers and operations to deliver resilient solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with Snowflake Data Warehouse.
• 8+ years of experience with S3, EMR, NiFi.
• 8+ years of experience with Shell scripting.
• 12+ years of experience in Database Technical Design and Build.
• 10+ years of experience in Sales Data Domain.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve issues within multiple components of critical business systems.
• Analyze system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated production issues impacting batch jobs.
• Develop and implement solutions to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems.
• Provide training and support to team members on best practices and new technologies.
• Document processes and solutions to create a knowledge base for future reference.

Skills

Snowflake Data Warehouse

Amazon S3

Amazon EMR

Apache NiFi

Shell scripting

Database design

Sales Data

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Astronomer Certification for Apache Airflow

Snowflake Certified Associate

Job description

We Are

The beginning of a newData &AI decade that will reshape work and societyhas begun. Accenture is stepping boldly into this future with a clear strategy and purpose: to help clientsoptimizeand reinvent their business with data & AI — backed by a $3B investment and commitment to our people to do industry-defining work.

With over45,000professionals dedicated toData & AI,Accenture’s Data & AI organizationbrings together our Experienced Innovation, Strategic Investment, Exceptional Talent, and Power Ecosystem.

You are:

As an Application Support Engineer, you will be responsible for acting as software detectives, providing a dynamic service identifying and solving issues within multiple components of critical business systems. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively. You will be responsible for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions. Additionally, you will provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams. Analyze system performance and identify areas for improvement. Troubleshoot and resolve escalated production issues impacting batch jobs Develop and implement solutions to enhance system reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems. Provide training and support to team members on best practices and new technologies. Document processes and solutions to create a knowledge base for future reference.

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

What you need:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Snowflake Data Warehouse

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with Amazon S3, Amazon EMR, Apache NiFi, and Design & Build Enablement

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with Shell scripting

• Minimum of 12 years of experience Database Technical Design and Build

• Minimum of 10 years of experience Sales Data Domain

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Bonus if you have:

• Astronomer Certification for Apache Airflow Fundamentals Certification

• Snowflake Certified Associate

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 9/11/2026.

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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Salary Range

• California $73,800 to $220,400
• Cleveland $68,300 to $176,300
• Colorado $73,800 to $190,400
• District of Columbia $78,500 to $202,700
• Illinois $68,300 to $190,400
• Maine $62,800 to $162,200
• Maryland $73,800 to $190,400
• Massachusetts $73,800 to $202,700
• Minnesota $73,800 to $190,400
• New York $68,300 to $220,400
• New Jersey $78,500 to $220,400
• Virginia $68,300 to $202,700
• Washington $80,200 to $202,700

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