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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Platform Engineer - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $93,400.0 - $176,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Visualization, DevOps, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Machine Learning, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Cloud Services, Ansible, Cloud Platform System, AWS Lambda, Event Driven Architecture, Google Cloud Functions, Serverless Computing - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/DEAAFADE90D94C30A290A116DF1245BA/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum 3 years of professional experience working with databases, computer, storage, and networks in Azure * A Microsoft Azure Certification Bonus points if you have: * Experience in the defense IT contracting industry * Field specific skills or certifications related to Azure Cloud development * Experience with code assistive and AI technologies to increase development speed and quality * Obtained relevant Cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Cloud Practitioner * Worked with container and serverless technologies (i.e., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, Azure Functions etc.) * Exposure to DevOps Methodologies by using orchestration tools (i.e., Chef, Ansible, etc.) Security Clearance: * Must have an active Secret security clearance ## Description Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to work in an Agile IT environment establishing a cloud-based technology in a government provided hybrid cloud environment with security, performance, operability, and scale for customers utilizing client's technology. You will be an integral part of our cloud operations team, providing essential support and assistance in managing and maintaining cloud-based services and infrastructure. You will work closely with senior engineers, system administrators, and development teams to learn and grow your expertise in cloud technologies, troubleshooting, and support processes. The work: * Drive technical design through collaboration with leads and product owners to understand solution requirements and identify architectural patterns * Help other development and engineering teams resolve application to platform integration issues for Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) services * Offer a thorough understanding of ML, data analysis, data visualization, and event-driven architectures * Collaborate with end-users to optimize integration and user-experience * Develop cloud reference architectures in support of customer requirements * Assist in providing technical support for cloud infrastructure and services, including diagnosing and resolving basic incidents and problems. * Respond to support tickets, escalating complex issues to senior engineers as needed. * Help troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud services, such as computing resources, storage, networking, and security. * Monitor cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security. * Assist in the provisioning, configuration, and deployment of cloud-based systems and services under the guidance of senior engineers. * Participate in maintenance tasks and updates for cloud environments. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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