Full Stack Development / AWS Architecture Lead

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

21h

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to make the US federal government stronger and safer, and to improve the lives of citizens through technology and ingenuity. We are a technology company within the global Accenture network, recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where employees are empowered to grow and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive positive, lasting change for government missions. As the Full Stack Development / AWS Architecture Lead, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable web applications for a portfolio of five mission-critical systems. You will act as the primary technical expert, guiding the engineering team and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure user-friendly, secure solutions aligned with organizational goals. Your role will encompass the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and feature conception to deployment and support. You will gain hands-on experience with AWS cloud tools (Console, RDS, S3, EBS, AMIs) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Familiarity with DevOps practices (Git, GitLab, CI/CD automation) is crucial for streamlining development. Mentoring team members, documenting solutions, and driving architecture decisions will be key to your success in this dynamic environment.

Requirements

Exceptional analytical, technical, communication, documentation, and mentoring skills
Ability to work across multiple projects and interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with DevOps practices, Git, Gitlab, and CI/CD tools and automation
Experience working with Agile environments
Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, user-friendly, and secure applications
Experience with RESTful Web Services, SSO, and security best practices
8 years overall software engineering experience
At least 5 years of experience in AWS cloud-based development and tools such as Console, RDS, S3, EBS, AMIs, IaaS
Minimum 5 years of experience in database development, SQL/RDBMS such as PostgreSQL (primary) and/or Oracle (legacy database)
Minimum 5 years of strong development experience in Java 8+, React, Spring Boot 2+, TypeScript, Visual Studio Code, Maven
Active TS/SCI required

Responsibilities

Serve as the Technical Expert and primary technical lead for a portfolio of five applications, supporting a team of four staff.
Design, build, and maintain end-to-end features for full stack web-based applications from conception to deployment.
Lead the development of scalable web applications using Java (Spring Boot) for backend services, React/TypeScript with Vite for frontend services, PostgreSQL for database services.
Support multiple mission-critical systems across various business domains, ensuring system performance, usability, and alignment with agency goals.
Work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
Lead troubleshooting efforts, performance tuning, and problem resolution for complex technical issues.
Contribute to architecture decisions, ensuring applications are secure, scalable, and user-friendly.
Implement and advocate for DevOps practices, including CI/CD automation using Git, Gitlab, and related tools.
Ensure adherence to security best practices, including RESTful Web Services, SSO, and secure application design.
Collaborate in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Implement and scale modern development practices (e.g., AI code assist), optimizing team performance and operations.

Benefits

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud-based tools such as Console, RDS, S3, EBS, and AMIs, as well as infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) solutions.
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including Git, GitLab, and CI/CD automation.
Hands-on experience with modern development practices (e.g., AI code assist).

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