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# AI&Data Architecture Associate Director

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Systems, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Agentic-AI, Databricks
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4878d6272c8e74f9

## About the Role

* Proven experince establishing a business function or community of practice that has demonstrated business growth
 * A strategic thinker, with an analytical and creative mindset.
 * Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging AI and Data trends, technologies, and architecture patterns, and apply them to relevant client opportunities and solutions.
 * Experience building AI-enabled data architecture
 * In-depth experience in one or more major cloud platform(s) (AWS, GCP, Azure), preferably with relevant professional level certifications.
 * Competency and practical implementation experience with AI / Agentic solutions
 * A background working in software development, data engineering or data science, with an aptitude and motivation to progress towards a specialisation in AI and Data Architecture.
 * Expertise across foundational data domains including data modelling, data engineering, data governance, and data consumption.
 * Working knowledge with the likes of Databricks, Snowflake, Anthropic 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

* Lead teams in the design and implementation of scalable data solutions using modern technologies, under the guidance of senior team members.
 * Take ownership of the growth, development and continuous improvement of the business, professional community or practice area, driving strategic initiatives, sharing expertise, developing capability and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
 * Identify gaps and inefficiencies in clients' existing architecture, working closely with senior colleagues to support analysis and solution development.
 * 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.
 * Facilitate client workshops throughout the project lifecycle, assisting with preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
 * Engage with clients to gather requirements and ensure project deliverables align with their needs, with support from senior team members.
 * Drive architectural thought leadership by sharing ideas on innovation, emerging technologies, and modern data and AI architecture patterns across client and internal forums Play an active
 * in 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.