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# AI&Data Architecture Associate Manager

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Systems, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Agentic-AI, Databricks
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbccfd59053046bd7032c1fffa27b5582b/eaa

## About the Role

* A strategic thinker, with an analytical and creative mindset.
 * Experience building AI-enabled data architecture
 * Commercial experience in one or more major cloud platform(s) (AWS, GCP, Azure), preferably with relevant certifications.
 * Competency around AI / Agentic AI
 * A background working in software development, data engineering or data science, with a desire to transition into the world of AI and Data Architecture.
 * Expertise across key data domains including data modelling, pipelining, governance, and data consumption.
 * Working knowledge with the likes of Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir etc
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
 * Experience working in client facing environments and a proven track record in architecting complex data solutions.
 * Experience leading technical teams, coordinating across project streams to deliver high-quality Data and AI solution

## Description

* Assist client teams in the design and implementation of scalable data solutions using modern technologies, under the guidance of senior team members.
 * Help identify gaps and inefficiencies in clients' existing architecture, working closely with senior colleagues to support analysis and solution development.
 * Help shape strategy and roadmaps for improving client AI and Data architectures
 * Provide ongoing architectural support for delivery teams, ensuring solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with agreed architecture principles throughout the delivery lifecycle.
 * Participate in client workshops throughout the project lifecycle, assisting with preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
 * Communicate with clients to gather requirements and ensure project deliverables align with their needs, with support from senior team members.
 * Contribute to architectural thought leadership by sharing ideas on innovation, emerging technologies, and modern data and AI architecture patterns across client and internal forums
 * Learn from and collaborate with more experienced colleagues, seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge through mentorship and training.
 * Engage with internal networks and special interest groups, participating in discussions and activities to build your professional expertise within Architecture.
 * Lead and mentor junior architects, providing guidance on architectural patterns, standards, and best practices while supporting their professional development.
 * Drive innovation in data and AI architecture by prototyping new technologies and developing proofs of concept to validate ideas and inform client and internal recommendations.
 * Establish and maintain strong relationships with client architecture and technology stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure alignment between client objectives, architectural direction, and delivery outcomes.