AWS Solutions Architect Associate Manager
Accenture•Manchester Area, United Kingdom
fulltime
Engineering and Information Technology
5+ years
Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance, which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.
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. 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 Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognised 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 will work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation, using the latest technologies with clients to help them reach the next level.
You will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career forward.
If you are looking for a challenging career in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.
In This Role You Will
As an Associate Manager You Will
We Are Looking For:
Significant hands‑on experience designing and implementing solutions using AWS cloud services.
Certification & Education
AWS Associate and/or Professional certification (e.g. Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
Business Architecture
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable and secure cloud architectures, with experience in cost optimisation.
Data & AI Architecture
Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics solutions and AI/ML‑driven architectures.
Application Architecture
Proficiency in serverless, containerised and microservices‑based workloads, with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Security Architecture
Strong knowledge of IAM, encryption and compliance frameworks, with the ability to implement cloud security best practices.
Integration Architecture
Understanding of integration patterns, APIs and event‑driven architectures.
Non‑Functional Requirements
Experience designing highly available, fault‑tolerant, scalable and observable systems.
Governance & Compliance
Awareness of cloud governance, auditing, account management and cost allocation strategies.
It Would Be Advantageous To Have
What’s In It For You
In addition to a competitive basic salary, Accenture offers an extensive benefits package including 25 days’ annual leave, private medical insurance, and three additional days per year for charitable work.