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Accenture

Advises businesses and runs their technology

Senior Analyst - AI, Data Strategy

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Pune, Maharashtra, India
In PersonThe job description also lists Bengaluru, Gurgaon, and Mumbai as possible job locations.
Software EngineeringAI Application Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates should have at least 2–3 years of proven software development experience focused on Microsoft AI, Power BI, the Power Platform, and Copilot Studio.
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field is required.
  • Candidates should be able to assess clients’ business processes, technologies, and data infrastructure to identify opportunities for AI integration and develop tailored AI strategy frameworks aligned with clients’ goals.
  • Candidates must have expertise in artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning, with a solid understanding of AI concepts, algorithms, and real-world applications.
  • Candidates should understand generative AI preferences, behaviors, and values.
  • Candidates should understand and have working knowledge of large language models to propose and implement suitable models for customers based on AI strategies.
  • Candidates should have working experience with machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques.
  • Candidates should have working knowledge of the AI and analytics lifecycle, including problem definition, data preparation, model building, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deploy custom Copilot solutions within Microsoft 365 applications and other business platforms.
  • Use Microsoft Copilot Studio to create conversational AI experiences and intelligent agents that streamline workflows and automate tasks.
  • Integrate Copilot capabilities with business systems using REST APIs, custom connectors, and Microsoft Graph API.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, identify high-impact use cases, and translate needs into technical specifications.
  • Build and maintain automation workflows using Power Automate to extend and enhance Copilot functionality.
  • Conduct internal testing, validation, and monitoring of deployed AI agents to ensure performance and accuracy.
  • Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise-grade security, governance, and compliance standards.
  • Provide technical guidance, training, and documentation to end users for adopting new Copilot features.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a client-facing role or technical consultancy.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Microsoft certifications related to AI, Azure, or Microsoft 365.
  • Experience with AI-driven development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
  • Strong understanding of generative AI concepts, large language models, and prompt engineering.
  • Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure AI services such as Azure OpenAI.
  • Expertise in building and managing connectors and integrations using REST APIs.
  • Experience with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power BI, Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform components such as Power Apps and Power Automate.

About the company

Accenture advises large businesses and public agencies on strategy, builds their technology systems and runs ongoing operations. Its teams connect business planning with implementation, covering areas such as cloud migration, cybersecurity and customer experience. Consultants work with clients to redesign processes, while engineers integrate software from technology partners and maintain the resulting systems for multinational organizations. Clients pay for project work or continuing services, including application support and business processes such as finance and customer service. Accenture was founded in 1989 and has its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Business demand grew: October 2026 results showed $74.2 billion annual revenue, up 5% in local currency.
  • Eligible US employees buy discounted stock: Accenture's purchase plan sells shares at 15% below market price.
  • Client relationships run deep: Accenture has worked with 195 of its top 200 customers for more than ten years.

What critics are saying

  • Bookings are not guaranteed revenue: most Accenture contracts let clients cancel quickly with little or no penalty.
  • Promotions require AI adoption: Accenture's CEO said in March 2026 that employees must use its tools effectively.
  • Federal hiring practices proved costly: Accenture settled discrimination allegations for $25 million in September 2026, without a liability finding.

What makes Accenture unique

  • Its AI platform switches models: AI Refinery selects among prebuilt models according to cost, performance and other requirements.
  • Accenture owns specialist Microsoft expertise: it cofounded the Microsoft-focused Avanade consultancy with the software maker.
  • Consulting includes creative agencies: Accenture Song owns businesses spanning advertising, digital product design and customer engagement.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Professional Development Budget
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

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Oct 16th, 2026
Accenture's AI push: analysts see earnings reaching $10.3B by 2029 on 5.2% yearly revenue growth

Accenture is shifting AI work from pilots to deeply embedded systems, according to recent deals with UMass Memorial Health, Dell, Microsoft and Workday. The UMass Memorial project is a multi-year AI data platform, while the Dell alliance pitches private AI infrastructure to regulated clients. Analysts expect revenue to grow 5.2% a year over the next three years, with profit margins rising from 11.3% to 11.9%. They forecast earnings of $10.3 billion by 2029, up from $8.4 billion today, on revenue of $86.3 billion. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.2x, against 21.9x for US IT peers. Risks include slower decision cycles in federal and EMEA work, which could curb consulting demand and margins.

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Oct 14th, 2026
Accenture plans $9.5B shareholder returns and $5B acquisitions as it bets on AI reinvention

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is betting on enterprise AI as its main growth engine. At its Investor and Analyst Day, the company targeted at least mid-single-digit constant-currency revenue growth in fiscal 2027 and 2028, rising to mid- to high-single-digit growth from fiscal 2029. Chief executive officer Julie Sweet said AI will create new demand that exceeds work lost to automation. The company has grown its AI and data workforce from 40,000 to nearly 110,000. Accenture plans to return $9.5 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2027 and spend about $5 billion on acquisitions. It expects annual operating-margin growth of 10 to 30 basis points. Its network of specialised businesses, now 6% of revenue, could double by fiscal 2029. Fiscal 2026 revenue was $74.2 billion, up 5% in local currency.

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Oct 14th, 2026
Accenture shares up 10.4% as dividend rises to $1.71 and AI alliances with Dell and Workday expand

Accenture shares rose 10.4% after the company reported higher sales and earnings for its fourth quarter and full year in early October 2026. It confirmed fiscal 2027 guidance, raised its quarterly dividend to $1.71 per share, and completed a long-running share repurchase program. The company also expanded its AI alliances with Dell and Workday and acquired Sagacity. It aims to embed agentic AI into client functions such as HR, finance, and customer engagement. Accenture's narrative projects $86.3 billion in revenue and $10.3 billion in earnings by 2029, up from $8.4 billion today. Pricing pressure and slower discretionary spending remain the main risks.

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Oct 13th, 2026
Accenture shares up 77% from June low as Oct. 14 Investor Day nears

Accenture will hold an Investor Day on October 14, where it is expected to detail its long-term strategy, AI monetisation plans, growth guidance, and margin expansion goals. The event follows a rebound in its shares after fears that AI would erode traditional consulting work. The stock hit a low of $118.15 in June, down from a January high of $291.09. It has since gained nearly 77%, helped by fourth-quarter results on October 1 and an expanded collaboration with Dell Technologies. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6% to $18.7 billion, and new bookings reached $22.2 billion. Accenture expects fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 3% to 6% in local currency. It raised its quarterly dividend by 5% to $1.71 per share, payable November 13, 2026. Its market capitalisation is about $139.6 billion.