AI-Powered Application Lead — Senior Manager

We Are ARE YOU READY to step up and lead with cutting-edge technology expertise? There is never a typical day at Accenture — and that’s exactly why we love it. Cloud First - Software Development is a high-performing team focused on enabling client adoption of disruptive technologies, modernizing applications, and delivering scalable, production-grade solutions. We partner with enterprise clients to solve complex problems by building modern applications from the ground up — leveraging the power of AI and cloud-native engineering. You Are You are an AI-Powered Application Lead with deep experience delivering large-scale, custom web applications and leading high-performing development teams. You bring a strong balance of hands-on engineering excellence and strategic leadership. AI is not an add-on — it is central to how you and your teams operate. You are highly proficient in spec-driven development, guiding teams to use AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and engineering rigor. You excel at: Leading multiple workstreams and mentoring developers Translating complex business problems into scalable technical solutions Driving adoption of AI-native development practices across teams and clients Delivering measurable improvements in speed, quality, and engineering productivity You are comfortable working with senior stakeholders and influencing both technical direction and delivery outcomes. The Work You will lead cross-functional teams to architect, build, and deliver modern web applications for enterprise clients. Responsibilities include: 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 What You’ll Need 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 is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global