Accenture UK & Ireland
Data Architecture Manager
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Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience
Career Level: (We’re currently recruiting at the following levels - Manager)
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Architecture Manager/ Associate Manager to join our Data & AI practice. We deliver scalable, business-critical and end-to-end solutions for our clients - from data strategy/governance to Core Engineering, enabling them to transform and work in Cloud Technologies.
The Data Architecture Practice at Accenture’s mission is to define and own Data Architecture vision for our clients, providing architecture enablers for innovative data and AI capabilities driving multiplier value for the business. We design and architect modern data platforms and automate cloud data migration to help clients scale AI for digital core and explore new data driven business opportunities. We’re differentiating through our ability to architect solutions using proven design patterns and reusable architecture assets.
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You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways
What You Will Do
- Work on a variety of challenging and innovative projects
- Work at the forefront of the AI revolution, building cutting edge innovative solutions for some of the world’s biggest organisations
- Gain exposure to new and emergent technologies
- Have support from a variety of experienced team members within the wider Architecture practice, to support you in your independent growth journey into the world of Architecture best practice
- Partner with a variety of highly skilled teams to advise and support our clients through their data architecture related challenges
As a Data Architecture Manager, you will:
- Assist client teams in the design and implementation of scalable data solutions using modern technologies, under the guidance of senior team members.
- Help shape strategy for the adoption of AI technologies.
- Help identify gaps and inefficiencies in clients’ existing architecture, working closely with senior colleagues to support analysis and solution development.
- Support the creation of roadmaps and contribute to recommendations for improving client processes and architecture, with mentorship from more experienced team members.
- Participate in client workshops throughout the project lifecycle, assisting with preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
- Communicate with clients to gather requirements and ensure project deliverables align with their needs, with support from senior team members.
- Share your ideas and contribute to discussions on innovative engineering, design, and strategy, while learning from experienced team members.
- Learn from and collaborate with more experienced colleagues, seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge through mentorship and training.
- Engage with internal networks and special interest groups, participating in discussions and activities to build your professional expertise within Architecture.
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What We Are Looking For
- Experience building AI-enabled data architecture
- Commercial experience in one or more major cloud platform(s) (AWS, GCP, Azure), preferably with relevant certifications.
- Competency around AI / Agentic AI
- A background working in development, engineering or technical business analysis, with a desire to transition into the world of Architecture.
- Knowledge across key principles including data modelling, pipelining, quality and management.
- Working knowledge with the likes of Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric etc
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience working in client facing environments and a proven track record in meeting deadlines consistently.
- A strategic thinker, with an analytical and creative mindset.
What’s In It For You
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days vacation, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Equal Opportunities
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Note
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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