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Data Engineer - Associate Manager
Location: London
Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience
Career Level: Associate Manager (CL8)
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.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Data & AI practice. We deliver scalable, business-critical and end-to-end data 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.
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. If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.
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In Our Team You Will:
- 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 organizations
- 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 Engineer (Associate Manager), You Will:
- Design and develop scalable data solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric
- Build data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and/or Synapse
- Develop data processing solutions using SQL, Python, and PySpark
- Design and optimize data lakes, lakehouses, data warehouses, and data integration solutions
- Apply data quality, governance, security, and performance best practices
- Lead data migration, modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives
- Manage delivery including planning, estimation, scope, risks, dependencies, quality, and timelines
- Lead and mentor Data Engineers and technical teams
- Collaborate with architects, clients, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Drive Agile delivery, technical governance, and production readiness
Requirements:
- Experience of data engineering with strong Microsoft data technology expertise
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and/or Synapse
- Strong SQL, Python, and/or PySpark skills
- Experience with Azure Data Lake/OneLake, data modelling, and ETL/ELT
- Understanding of data governance, security, and enterprise data architecture
- Proven experience managing technical delivery and engineering teams
- Strong Agile, stakeholder-management, and client-facing skills
- Relevant Microsoft Azure/Fabric certifications are desirable
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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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:
- 25 days vacation
- Gym subsidy
- 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 the delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
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. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises.
Visit us at www.accenture.com
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.
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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