Accenture

Platform Architect

Accenture$135K — $278K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years in architecture or platform development
  • 5 years of experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Expertise in enterprise IT systems architecture
  • Proven ability to design scalable and resilient platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the platform's technical roadmap
  • Ensure platform integrity, scalability, and reliability
  • Lead the design of cloud infrastructure and containerization strategies
  • Oversee CI/CD pipelines and core platform services
  • Implement infrastructure best practices and emerging technologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexibility in application deadlines
  • Opportunities for certificate training and development
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Platform Architect is the primary internal-facing architect, responsible for the technical integrity, scalability, and reliability of the core platform infrastructure itself. Own the platform's technical roadmap, focusing on non-functional requirements such as performance, high availability, and disaster recovery. Lead the design and evolution of the platform's cloud infrastructure, containerization strategy (e.g., Kubernetes), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and core platform services. The Platform Architect ensures that the underlying foundation of the platform is robust, efficient, and capable of supporting the diverse and growing number of solutions being built upon it.

Must have:
  • 10 years experience in architecture or platforms
  • 5 years of experience in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc)
  • Expert knowledge in cloud and platform architecture for enterprise IT systems
  • Demonstrated experience designing scalable, secure, and resilient platforms, implementing infrastructure best practices, and integrating emerging technologies and services
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field


Nice to have:
  • AWS or Azure certification

Security Clearance:
  • Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position


As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$135,200-$278,500 USD

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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Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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