[Hiring] DevOps Engineer @Accenture

Role Description

Responsible for building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure utilizing knowledge in continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD), Cloud technologies, Container Orchestration and Security. Build and test end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that systems are safe against security threats.

We are seeking a strategic DevOps Engineer for a 6-month engagement to modernize and optimize our global B2B eCommerce platform operations. This role will drive automation, establish best practices, and create the foundation for sustainable platform operations across our SAP Commerce Cloud implementation serving 18 countries. At the end of 6 months, you will provide data-driven recommendations on team capacity, required skills, and whether additional resources are needed.

• Contract Duration: 6 months

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Platform Engineering experience
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure services (VMs, App Services, AKS, Azure DevOps, Functions)
• Proven track record building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Go
• Deep experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep, Ansible)
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS)
• Strong Linux/Unix systems administration and networking fundamentals
• Monitoring and observability expertise (Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)
• Experience with enterprise eCommerce platforms, preferably SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris)
• Understanding of Java application servers (Tomcat, WebSphere) and JVM performance tuning
• Knowledge of B2B eCommerce workflows, integrations, and high-availability architectures
• Familiarity with integration platforms (SAP CPI, MuleSoft, or similar middleware)
• Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with systematic troubleshooting approach
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, over-capacity environment
• Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones
• Strong commitment to documentation and knowledge sharing
• Proven ability to deliver results in time-boxed engagements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Azure certifications strongly preferred (Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Solutions Architect)
• Additional certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Terraform, or AWS are beneficial

Requirements

• 7.5 years of experience is required
• 15 years full-time education

Benefits

• Remote-first with flexible hours

Engagement Details

• Contract Type: 6-month fixed-term contract
• Reporting: Direct reporting to Senior Manager, Global eCommerce
• Collaboration: Work closely with Accenture AMS team, internal developers, and infrastructure teams
• Time Zones: Support global team across US, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions

6-Month Success Metrics

• 30% reduction in L1 support tickets (250-300 tickets eliminated monthly)
• 40% reduction in deployment time through automation
• Team capacity improvement from 250% to 180% utilization
• Fully automated CI/CD pipeline operational for all environments
• Proactive monitoring with SLO-based alerting and executive dashboards
• Measurable reduction in Sev-1/2 incidents month-over-month
• Comprehensive DevOps documentation and runbook library
• Data-driven capacity planning report with specific staffing recommendations