Software Development, DevOps, and Microsoft SME/Stream Lead

Accenture • New York, NY

4d

About The Position

We Are Backed by a $1 billion investment over three years, Accenture launched its LearnVantage business in March 2024, providing comprehensive learning and training services to help organizations reskill and upskill their people and achieve greater business results in the AI economy. Powered by an AI-native platform, Accenture LearnVantage offers learning strategy and design, personalized learning experiences, learning managed services, and certifications—supported by a robust partner network and access to more than 2,000 mentors globally. You Are: A seasoned technology expert with deep knowledge across software development, DevOps practices, and the Microsoft technology stack (Azure, Fabric, Power Platform, and related tools). You're passionate about curriculum innovation and enjoy translating complex technical concepts into engaging learning experiences. You thrive at the intersection of technical expertise and business development, serving as a trusted advisor to both learners and sales teams. You have a strategic mindset and can articulate a clear vision for curriculum modernization while staying hands-on with emerging technologies and industry best practices. The Work: As the Software Development, DevOps, and Microsoft SME/Stream Lead, you will be the driving force behind one of our most significant revenue streams, representing millions of dollars in annual training sales. You will provide strategic direction for curriculum development, modernize our course offerings to reflect current industry needs, and serve as the primary subject matter expert supporting our sales organization. This role requires balancing strategic curriculum planning with tactical sales support, ensuring our offerings remain competitive and relevant in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Requirements

• You hold current Microsoft certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or similar)
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in software development, DevOps engineering, or related roles across multiple programming languages.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and related technologies
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a teaching, training, or curriculum development role
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with modern software development practices including Agile, CI/CD, and version control systems
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience & working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, or related Microsoft technologies
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting sales processes or working in a pre-sales capacity
• Master's degree and 8 years' work experience; or, Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Nice To Haves

• You have previous experience as a technical instructor or courseware developer
• You have experience with cloud platforms beyond Azure (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
• You have worked in a consulting or professional services environment
• You have direct sales support or pre-sales engineering experience
• You have led curriculum strategy or served as a program manager for technical training
• You have experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native architectures
• You have familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their integration with Microsoft services
• You have experience managing relationships with contract instructors or training delivery teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for Software Development, DevOps, and Microsoft training curriculum, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer demand
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for sales teams, providing technical consultation during pre-sales engagements and proposal development
• Drive modernization of existing course offerings, identifying gaps in the current portfolio and recommending new courses or updates to meet evolving industry needs
• Collaborate with contract instructors to ensure consistent quality and technical accuracy across all courses in the stream
• Respond to technical questions from sales representatives, helping them position appropriate training solutions for client needs
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in software development, DevOps, Azure, Fabric, and Power Platform to inform curriculum strategy
• Partner with courseware development teams to oversee creation and updates of technical content
• Maintain deep technical knowledge through continuous learning and hands-on experience with relevant technologies
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees