Senior Enterprise Application Architect Senior Manager

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,200 - 278,500; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Enterprise Application Architect to shape technology solutions for priority projects. The role focuses on validating architecture, analyzing existing systems, and advocating AI-enabled enhancements that boost business operations and value.

You’ll lead collaborations with internal/contractor teams and stakeholders to align goals with scalable, secure designs. The position requires deep cloud and AI expertise, experience in designing enterprise

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of designing, architecting, and implementing applications.
• Experience designing and implementing AI-enabled solutions.
• Knowledge of ethical AI principles and practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred with a strong academic record.
• Ability to work in person 50–100% depending on candidate availability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with AWS, Appian, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and contractor teams to evaluate existing systems, processes, and workflows to identify areas of improvement.
• Ensure seamless integration of new solutions with existing systems and infrastructure.
• Assist with architecture and framework design tailored to meet business needs.
• Provide strategic recommendations for AI adoption, including identifying use cases, tools, and technologies.
• Suggest enhancements or improvements to existing systems and recommend AI capabilities where applicable.
• Partner with business stakeholders, developers, and project managers to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Validate architectural designs for new projects to ensure they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives to test and validate new technologies, including AI models and AWS services.
• Communicate complex AI concepts and solutions, where applicable, to non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor the performance of systems and continuously optimize them for accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Proactively suggest enhancements and improvements to existing systems and processes to drive efficiency and business value.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI technologies and methodologies to effectively leverage AI for recommending improved solutions.

Skills

AWS

Appian

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Lambda

EC2

S3

RDS

API Gateway

Java

Python

R

Data modeling

Data engineering

AI capabilities

DevOps

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Application Architect responsible for assisting the Information Technology team with creating solutions and validating technology architecture for priority projects. The role involves analyzing current systems, identifying opportunities for AI-driven innovation, and recommending enhancements to optimize business operations and drive value.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and contractor teams to evaluate existing systems, processes, and workflows to identify areas of improvement.
• Ensure seamless integration of new solutions with existing systems and infrastructure.
• Assist with architecture and framework design tailored to meet business needs.
• Provide strategic recommendations for AI adoption, including identifying use cases, tools, and technologies.
• Suggest enhancements or improvements to existing systems and recommend AI capabilities where applicable.
• Partner with business stakeholders, developers, and project managers to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Validate architectural designs for new projects to ensure they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives to test and validate new technologies, including AI models and AWS services.
• Communicate complex AI concepts and solutions, where applicable, to non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor the performance of systems and continuously optimize them for accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Proactively suggest enhancements and improvements to existing systems and processes to drive efficiency and business value.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI technologies and methodologies to effectively leverage AI for recommending improved solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in designing and architecting solutions on platforms such as AWS, Appian, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
• Proficiency in cloud architecture, including AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and API Gateway.
• Proficiency in implementing applications involving Java, Python, R, and databases.
• Solid understanding of application design, data engineering, and data modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate business challenges into effective solutions, aided by AI where applicable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Ten or more years of designing, architecting, and implementing applications.
• Experience in designing and implementing solutions that leverage AI.
• Knowledge of ethical AI principles and practices.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a strong academic record.
• Ability to work in person 50‑100% depending on candidate availability.

The pay range for this position in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$135,200—$278,500 USD.

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