Accenture

AI Cloud Native Forward Deployed Senior Manager | Associate Director

Accenture$122K — $293K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in cloud-native systems including APIs and microservices.
  • 1+ year designing and deploying agentic AI solutions in production.
  • 1+ year experience with orchestration tools like LangGraph or CrewAI.
  • Familiarity with AI platforms including OpenAI and Claude.
  • 10+ years programming in Python, Java, or similar languages.
  • Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability.
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and engineer AI agents for enterprise use.
  • Develop integration layers across various AI providers.
  • Use containerization and microservices to build scalable systems.
  • Deploy custom AI applications across multiple industries.
  • Conduct workshops and collaborative coding sessions with clients.
  • Measure agent performance using defined metrics.
  • Utilize tools like GitHub Copilot for automating SDLC phases.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Bonus opportunities based on performance.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
Full Job Description
You Are

An AI Native Engineer with strong experience building cloud-native solutions and deep expertise in designing and deploying agentic systems for enterprise environments. You thrive in ambiguity and deliver concrete results by designing, building, and running custom AI agents that augment workflows and scale across modern infrastructure.

The Work

You will embed directly with clients as both technologist and trusted advisor. You will partner with stakeholders to define use cases, rapidly prototype, and deploy agentic workflows that are robust, secure, and operational in complex enterprise domains.

Responsibilities
  • Design and engineer enterprise-ready AI agents encompassing retrieval, orchestration, policy-based routing, tool invocation, evaluation harnesses, and lifecycle observability.
  • Develop abstraction layers across AI providers (Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, etc.) to enable seamless integration.
  • Leverage containerization, microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures to deliver scalable AI-native systems.
  • Tailor and deploy agentic applications across industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail.
  • Conduct design workshops, proofs of concept, and code-with sessions with client stakeholders.
  • Define and use metrics to measure agent accuracy, latency, safety, and cost effectiveness.
  • Leverage enterprise agentic tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and OpenAI Codex to automate phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).


This is a hybrid role in Columbus, OH, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, or Tampa, FL and will require 3 days per week in the office.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 75% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What You Need:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience building cloud-native systems including APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience designing and deploying agentic AI solutions in production environments.
  • Minimum of 1year of experience with agentic orchestration tools such as LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar frameworks.
  • Experience working with AI platforms including OpenAI, Claude, Vertex AI, and open-source models.
  • Minimum of 10 years Python, Java, or equivalent programming experience.
  • Experience deploying and operating production systems with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability tooling.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 06/23/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $132,500 to $366,300

Cleveland $122,700 to $293,000

Colorado $132,500 to $316,400

District of Columbia $141,100 to $337,000

Illinois $122,700 to $316,400

Maine $112,900 to $269,600

Maryland $132,500 to $316,400

Massachusetts $132,500 to $337,000

Minnesota $132,500 to $316,400

New York $122,700 to $366,300

New Jersey $141,100 to $366,300

Virginia $122,700 to $337,000

Washington $141,100 to $337,000

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About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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