AI & Data Architect

Overview

In this role you will define architecture for high-profile services across government and private sectors, serving as a trusted advisor to senior client sponsors. You will shape IT strategy and roadmaps for large programmes, manage non-functional requirements, and provide authoritative technology guidance. You will lead initiatives to develop the Architecture profession within STS and contribute to the CTO Advisory practice, supporting talent growth and client delivery. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outputs, pre-sales support, and strategic thought leadership that elevates client outcomes and ACCENTURE’s market profile.

Pay / Benefits

• up to 30 days’ vacation
• private medical insurance
• 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work
• security training and upskilling opportunities
• extensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver case studies, presentations and events to support marketing and raise STS profile
• Deliver high-quality outputs for proposals and projects to meet client expectations
• Provide pre-sales and bid support in line with bid management processes
• Maintain client relationships to ensure delivery quality and identify future work
• Monitor emerging trends and produce thought leadership assets
• Contribute to CTO Advisory strategy in line with STS and corporate strategies
• Support CTO Advisory leadership in talent acquisition to meet demand
• Collaborate within a matrixed organisation to engender Accenture values and develop STS as a great place to work

Key requirements

• Architectural governance, technical standards and frameworks experience
• Experience with architectural concepts, methodologies and approaches
• Hands-on technical background, preferably systems engineering with experience in application and integration architecture
• Knowledge of solution architecture principles, design patterns, and modelling tools
• Knowledge of market-leading technologies
• Familiarity with major Cloud technologies (Azure or AWS)

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building
• Strategic thinking and ability to present complex solutions clearly
• Architectural governance and standards
• Architecture modelling tools
• Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)

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