AI/CoPilot Senior Engineer

AI/ CoPilot Senior Engineer- Manager (Level 7) Location: London Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience Career Level: Manager (Level 7) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Architecture Manager to join our Data & AI practice. We deliver scalable, business-critical and end-to-end data solutions for our clients - from data strategy/governance to Core Engineering, enabling them to transform and work in Cloud Technologies. The Data Architecture Practice at Accenture’s mission is to define and own Data Architecture vision for our clients, providing architecture enablers for innovative data and AI capabilities driving multiplier value for the business. We design and architect modern data platforms and automate cloud data migration to help clients scale AI for digital core and explore new data driven business opportunities. We’re differentiating through our ability to architect solutions using proven design patterns and reusable architecture assets. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will: Work on a variety of challenging and innovative projects Work at the forefront of the AI revolution, building cutting edge innovative solutions for some of the world’s biggest organisations Gain exposure to new and emergent technologies Have support from a variety of experienced team members within the wider Architecture practice, to support you in your independent growth journey into the world of Architecture best practice Partner with a variety of highly skilled teams to advise and support our clients through their data architecture related challenges As a Data Architecture Manager, you will: Design and build enterprise Microsoft Copilot and AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI services. Develop AI agents, conversational experiences, workflows and Generative AI solutions. Integrate Copilot solutions with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Dataverse, APIs and enterprise data. Implement RAG, AI Search, prompt engineering, connectors and orchestration patterns. Apply AI security, governance, responsible AI and performance best practices. Lead technical design, development, testing, deployment and production support. Manage end-to-end delivery including planning, estimation, scope, risks, dependencies, quality and timelines. Lead and mentor AI engineers and development teams. Engage with clients and senior stakeholders to translate business needs into AI solutions. Drive Agile delivery, technical governance and operational readiness. Support solution shaping, proposals and AI transformation initiatives Contribute to architectural thought leadership by sharing ideas on innovation, emerging technologies, and modern data and AI architecture patterns across client and internal forums Lead and mentor junior architects, providing guidance on architectural patterns, standards, and best practices while supporting their professional development. 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. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Experience of software/technology experience with strong AI and Microsoft expertise. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI/Microsoft Foundry and Generative AI. Experience with AI agents, RAG, Azure AI Search, APIs, Power Platform and Dataverse. Strong development experience with Python and/or .NET. Understanding of AI security, governance and responsible AI. Proven experience managing technical delivery and engineering teams. Strong Agile, project governance and stakeholder-management skills. Excellent client-facing communication and leadership capabilities. Relevant Microsoft AI/Power Platform certifications are desirable Excellent communication and collaboration skills. What’s in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days vacation, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.