Custom Software Engineer

Accenture Federal Services · Arlington, VA

onsitefull-timemid level

About this role

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description:

We are currently looking for full stack Software Engineers (Java or Python) with great object oriented experience and strong understanding of meeting customer expectations. We are responsible for development of cloud management and governance software in support of multiple Government customers with critical missions. The candidate will work with the architecture and engineering leads using cutting edge software technologies ensuring successful development of high profile, complex, technical deliverables. We are seeking software engineers who are passionate about their work and thrive in a fast paced environment. If you’re looking for a highly visible role in a great company, working with senior Government decision makers across the Federal Government, and want to help build and deploy a modern, cloud-native web application on AWS and Azure, then we want to speak with you! We use Agile Scrum, and release working software at the end of each two-week sprint using CI/CD with Jenkins. We follow sound engineering best practices to mock / design, spec, build, test, and publish capabilities our users want and need. If working with a high performing team to deliver real value to customers sounds interesting to you, please read the minimum requirements and apply!

Responsibilities Include:

Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements
Designs, implements, and integrates software applications or performs software engineering tasks
May recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
Ensures quality control of all developed and modified software
Helps convert business requirements into project task specifications and develops integrated software applications that achieve acceptance criteria

Basic Qualifications:

3 years of software engineering experience
Demonstrated experience with at least one currently popular object-oriented software programming language such as Java, or Python, or C++, or Go or Ruby
Experience with Docker, Numpy, or GitLab CI/CD

Desired Skills:

Experience with microservice and event-driven architectures a plus
Ability to deliver engineering capabilities using repeatable processes.
Identification and mitigation of risks that are associated with overall system performance, and delivery of production-grade systems
Experience with building secure web APIs utilizing authentication/authorization, tokens (JWT, OAuth, SSO), session management ● DoD 8570 Level I and applicable Computing Environment (CE) certifications
Experience with DoDAF (e.g., Operational Views, System Views, etc.)
Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline code build management and CI/CD software factory tools
Familiarity with Docker a plus
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) (e.g., EC2, CloudWatch, Management Console, VPC, etc.)
Associate or Professional Level Cloud Certifications
Working knowledge of build automation and continuous integration/delivery ecosystem: Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Nexus
Experience with security in the cloud: Intrusion, penetration, and vulnerability scanning.
Server / Application hardening or familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) concepts

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI with willingness and ability to attain Polygraph

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$109,300—$147,100 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

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.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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