Cloud Platform Engineer Lead

We are: Accenture’s Infrastructure Engineering (IE) North America are dedicated to strategically solving our client’s cloud services, data center, digital workplace and operating model IT transformation challenges. We create predictability for technology intensive environments by applying proven engineering concepts and practices for long-term solutions. Our team consists of visionary infrastructure transformers, with a multidisciplinary team of technologists, financial analysts, project and program managers. We foster critical thinking and innovation that drive career development. Our reward is in a culture of collaborative experts who drive our industry forward. If you are motivated by turning challenging ideas into reality, creating uncharted value for clients and bringing your best self to your work - we want to connect with you.

WORK YOU’LL DO

As a Cloud Platform Engineer Lead, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and deploying cloud application solutions that integrate cloud and non-cloud infrastructure. You will deploy infrastructure and platform environments, create proof of architecture to test architecture viability, security, and performance. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively. You will be responsible for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions while providing solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement self-optimizing and self-healing cloud architectures using Azure native capabilities, GitHub Actions, and automation tools.
• Build intelligent automation pipelines (e.g., anomaly detection, incident prevention, cost optimization) leveraging AI and workflow engines such as n8n or Logic Apps.
• Prototype and deploy AI-assisted cloud management tools and agents that predict and respond to system changes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed automation, AI, and DevSecOps practices into release management and operations.
• Conduct regular assessments of cloud infrastructure to identify areas for improvement.
• Mentor junior team members to foster a culture of learning and development.
• The role is required to work onsite typically 3 days a week