Job Title: Cloud Architect (AWS/Azure)
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience
Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.
Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement
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
As a team:
We are one of the world's leading providers of Cloud Solutions. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level.
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 for you. As part of our global 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.
In our team you will:
Work for tier-1 clients across industry sectors - helping them turn their cloud strategy into reality.
Help design and deliver transformative cloud solutions - from migrating legacy applications onto Cloud, to building innovative, new cloud-native applications.
Continue to learn and grow - we actively encourage and support continuous learning and certification.
Serve as a cloud evangelist, educating customers on the value Cloud computing can bring to transform their business.
In your , you will:
Lead the design, development, implementation, and deployment of cloud-based solutions on Cloud.
Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure architecture, standards, and best practices.
Provide technical guidance to the development team on cloud-related issues.
Ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability of the cloud infrastructure.
Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Implement and maintain cloud security measures to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud solutions that meet the business requirements.
Evaluate and recommend new Cloud services and features to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the cloud infrastructure.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Cloud services, trends, and best practices.
We are looking for the following experience:
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Bachelor's or Master's degree (in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field).
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Cloud certification at Associate/Professional Level (e.g. Solutions Architect/DevOps/Developer/SysOps).
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5+ years of experience in architecture, design, and implementation on Cloud.
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In-depth knowledge of Cloud services (e.g. EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, VPC, Route 53, IAM, and CloudFormation/Terraform).
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Experience with security and compliance frameworks (e.g. CIS, SOC 2, and HIPAA).
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Experience with DevOps tools (e.g.Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes).
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Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Set yourself apart:
It would be advantageous to have multi-cloud experience (including but not limited to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud), with an understanding of the various platforms and tools used to achieve interoperability, in order to extract value from data held in disparate environments.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with hybrid cloud and on-premises environments and possess a strong understanding of how to leverage different technologies to achieve optimal performance across various cloud ecosystems.
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 per year, 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.
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
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