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# Azure DevOps Architect

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Github, Hazelcast, Key Management, Octopus Deploy, OpenShift, Redis, Cloud Services, Ansible, Prometheus, Distributed Caching, Swagger, Openapi, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Azure AKS, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Splunk, Devsecops, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Microservices, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2999004178-2

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, DevOps Architect, or Platform Architect within financial services or other highly regulated industries.
 * Deep expertise in CI/CD architecture and engineering using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, or related technologies.
 * Strong hands on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
 * Extensive experience designing and operating Kubernetes-based platforms, including AKS, ARO, OpenShift, or equivalent environments.
 * Advanced knowledge of Azure services covering compute, networking, security, identity, monitoring, and governance.
 * Strong background in microservices architecture using Java/Spring Boot, event driven systems using Kafka, and distributed caching technologies such as Redis or Hazelcast.
 * Expertise in API architecture, RESTful services, OpenAPI/Swagger standards, and integration design patterns.
 * Demonstrated experience implementing DevSecOps controls, including SAST, DAST, secrets management, and compliance automation.
 * Excellent stakeholder management, technical communication, and documentation skills.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline., * Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or equivalent.
 * Experience working within large-scale transformation or modernization programmes.
 * Knowledge of cloud security frameworks, regulatory compliance controls, and governance processes.
 * Experience leading architecture reviews and technology communities of practice.

## Description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Architect (CL6) to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and cloud-native engineering platforms that accelerate delivery across complex enterprise transformation programmes. This role will play a critical part in shaping cloud architecture, driving DevSecOps adoption, and ensuring technology solutions meet security, reliability, and regulatory requirements within a fast-paced delivery environment., * Define and govern enterprise-scale Azure cloud and DevOps architecture standards across multiple delivery teams.

 * Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, or equivalent tooling.
 * Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and cloud-native automation frameworks.
 * Architect and optimize containerized platforms leveraging Kubernetes, OpenShift, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), or Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO).
 * Develop resilient cloud solutions that support high availability, disaster recovery, security, and operational excellence.
 * Establish and promote DevSecOps practices, including automated security testing, secrets management, compliance controls, and policy enforcement.
 * Drive architecture governance, facilitate cross-team alignment workshops, and resolve technical design challenges across workstreams.
 * Mentor mid-level and senior engineers, providing guidance on cloud architecture, engineering best practices, and platform modernization.
 * Contribute to technical risk assessments and elevate programme-level risks to technology leadership where appropriate.
 * Define observability strategies using platforms such as ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk to improve system reliability and operational insight.