AI-Powered Application Lead — Senior Manager

Accenture • Vancouver, BC

5d • CA$119,700 - CA$247,800

About The Position

Accenture's Cloud First - Software Development team is seeking an AI-Powered Application Lead with deep experience in delivering large-scale, custom web applications and leading high-performing development teams. This role requires a strong balance of hands-on engineering excellence and strategic leadership, with AI being central to how teams operate. The lead will be highly proficient in spec-driven development and guiding teams to use AI coding agents to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and engineering rigor. The role involves leading multiple workstreams, mentoring developers, translating complex business problems into scalable technical solutions, and driving the adoption of AI-native development practices to achieve measurable improvements in speed, quality, and engineering productivity. The lead will also be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and influencing technical direction and delivery outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of full-stack development experience, with strong leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading development teams and managing complex delivery programs.
• Strong front-end expertise (React, Angular, or similar) with TypeScript proficiency.
• Strong back-end expertise (Java or .NET/C#), including API and integration design.
• Demonstrated experience building custom, enterprise-grade applications.
• Deep, hands-on experience using AI developer tools to deliver production software with improved output and efficiency.
• Strong experience with spec-driven development and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments with delivery ownership.
• Advanced experience in cloud-native architectures (GCP preferred), CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead in ambiguous environments and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• English language proficiency is required for regular interaction with stakeholders across Canada, US, and other global locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience establishing AI-native development practices at scale across teams or organizations.
• Experience integrating AI/ML services into enterprise applications.
• Expertise in microservices, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.
• Experience with enterprise security and compliance (OAuth, RBAC, data governance, audit).
• Strong background in data architecture, modeling, and integration (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience contributing to proposals, solution shaping, or client growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with client objectives and Accenture standards.
• Translate business and system requirements into structured technical specifications and guide teams in leveraging AI coding agents for execution.
• Architect and oversee development of scalable applications across the full stack (Front end: React, Angular, or similar; Back end: Java, .NET/C#, or equivalent).
• Champion AI-native development practices and embed them across teams to drive productivity at scale.
• Design and oversee implementation of APIs, integrations, and distributed systems.
• Lead cloud-native solution design and delivery (GCP preferred, with AWS/Azure exposure).
• Oversee DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability.
• Partner with client stakeholders, architects, and product teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Mentor and develop team members while building AI-first engineering capabilities.
• Advise clients on adopting AI-native software development practices and operating models.

Benefits

• Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
• Information on benefits is here: Role Location Annual Salary Range British Columbia/Ontario $119,700 to $247,800

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree