Global Software & Platforms Lead for GCP

Accenture • Kirkland, WA

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About The Position

We Are A leading partner to the world’s major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google. The formation of Accenture Cloud First, with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need it most and offers huge growth opportunities for you! Our Cloud First group of more than 70,000 cloud professionals delivers a full stack of integrated cloud capabilities across data, edge, integrated infrastructure and applications, deep ecosystem skills, culture of change along with a deep industry expertise to shape, move, build and operate our clients’ businesses in the cloud. To accelerate our customers transformation leveraging cloud, we combine world-class learning and talent development expertise; deep experience in cloud change management; and cloud-ready operating models with a commitment to responsible business by design — with security, data privacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence, sustainability and ethics and compliance built into the fundamental changes Accenture helps companies achieve. About the Accenture Google Cloud Business Group (AGBG) We are the Accenture Google Business Group (AGBG), a team of innovators and builders changing the world with the most advanced cloud-native solutions on the planet. As part of Accenture’s $3B investment in Cloud First, we deliver the promise of technology and human ingenuity, helping our clients navigate their most significant transformations. If you are passionate about solving exciting problems and shaping the future of technology, we would love to talk with you. You Are We are seeking a deeply technical and strategic leader to spearhead our engagement with the world's most innovative Software and Platform companies. This executive role is focused on establishing Google Cloud as the premier foundation for ISVs, SaaS providers, gaming developers, and digital-native businesses to build, scale, and innovate their own products. The Work You will be responsible for driving the adoption of Google Cloud's most advanced Data, AI, and agentic technologies to help these technology companies accelerate their development cycles, create intelligent user experiences, and redefine their markets. The ideal candidate is a former CTO, VP of Engineering, or Chief Architect who is passionate about empowering developers and building next-generation platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or a related technical field) or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in a senior technology leadership role (e.g., CTO, VP of Engineering, Chief Architect, Distinguished Engineer) at a respected software, SaaS, or platform company.
• Minimum of 7 years of deep, hands-on experience designing, building, and operating large-scale, cloud-native software systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in modern software development methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Direct, hands-on experience building on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proven experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into commercial software products to create intelligent features or user experiences.
• A strong public profile and reputation within the software development or open-source community (e.g., conference talks, publications, significant project contributions).
• Experience working within or closely with the venture capital and startup ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Industry Leadership: You will define and execute the comprehensive go-to-market strategy for Google Cloud within the independent software vendor (ISV) and digital-native platform segment. This involves acting as the senior technical voice for this unique customer base, translating the needs of software developers and platform architects into actionable strategies for Google's own product and engineering teams. Your ultimate goal is to ensure Google Cloud is the most innovative and developer-friendly platform for building and scaling software businesses.
• Technology and Architectural Transformation: In this role, you will act as a trusted, peer-level advisor to the technical leadership (CTOs, VPEs, Chief Architects) at our most strategic software and platform customers. You will guide them on architecting highly scalable, resilient, and intelligent applications on Google Cloud. This includes providing expert guidance on cloud-native design patterns, microservices, DevOps, data mesh architectures, and leveraging Google's global infrastructure to achieve elite performance and efficiency for their own products.
• Data, AI, and Agentic Innovation: You will be at the vanguard of helping tech companies embed Google's AI capabilities directly into their own products and development processes. This involves championing the use of AI to radically accelerate the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from AI-assisted coding to automated testing and deployment. You will also drive the integration of generative AI and agentic frameworks into our customers' platforms, enabling them to create novel, intelligent user experiences, build powerful data analytics features, and unlock new monetization models.
• Developer Ecosystem and Advocacy: Your success hinges on winning the hearts and minds of developers. You will lead Google Cloud's strategy for engaging with the software and platform developer community, including fostering relationships with open-source projects, venture capital firms, and startup accelerators. You will be a credible and authentic advocate for developers, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and support needed to build successfully on Google Cloud.
• Thought Leadership and Market Influence: As a prominent technical voice for Google Cloud, you will establish and maintain a high-profile presence within the software engineering and platform development community. This includes speaking at top-tier developer and architectural conferences, publishing technical articles and white papers, and engaging with key influencers and media. You will showcase what's possible on Google Cloud, influencing the industry by demonstrating cutting-edge use cases and setting the standard for modern platform engineering.

Benefits

• Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive