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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect to design, develop, and modernize our data infrastructure and application architecture. In this role, you will drive the development of highly scalable and resilient ETL processes, modernize our multi-cloud application ecosystem, and lead the integration of cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities into our core systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide mentorship to ensure the delivery of innovative, secure, and efficient software solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead transformative initiatives, drive innovation, and make a significant impact on our technology ecosystem. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technologies, cloud architecture, and building high-performance systems, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of scalable and resilient billing data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
Drive architectural improvements by decoupling services, promoting modular and functional code, and evaluating modern ETL workflows.
Spearhead the modernization of the application architecture, focusing on performance optimization and scalability across multi-cloud environments.
Integrate advanced AI capabilities, including the use of MCP servers, to enhance core application functionality and insights.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Define, implement architectural patterns, and best practices in software development. Ensure team is following coding standards
Collaborate with product management, engineering teams, and key stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions.
Oversee the design and implementation of robust data storage solutions, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability for large datasets.
Ensure the security, compliance, and operational excellence of the organization’s software systems.

Basic Qualifications

5 years of experience as a Software Architect
Experience in Java, Python and building RESTful APIs
Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex data manipulation and querying.
Understanding of Data Warehouse Databases e.g. Amazon Redshift, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL
Hands-on experience ETL & Data Processing
Experience with at least one of the major cloud services providers (AWS, Azure, OCI, Google Cloud).
Proven expertise in cloud-agnostic deployments using Terraform and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven track record of leading technical initiatives, mentoring development teams, and fostering a collaborative engineering culture.
Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed systems.
Familiarity with cloud billing data structures and processing.
Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their application in enterprise environments.
Knowledge of FINOPS tools for multi-cloud cost optimization and visualization.

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$12,400—$246,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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