Java Developer

Accenture Federal Services•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Java Developer to support the modernization and maintenance of federal systems and contribute to the development of new cloud-enabled applications. This role involves working with modern frameworks like Spring Boot and Hibernate, as well as supporting legacy solutions built on Struts 2 and J2EE. Responsibilities include designing and deploying applications on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar), participating in CI/CD processes, and contributing to secure, scalable architectures. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, build and enhance APIs, support cloud migrations, and troubleshoot complex distributed environments. Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit, identity and access management (including SAML), and exposure to Login.gov integration are valuable.

Requirements

4+ years of experience developing Java applications, including work with Struts 2 and J2EE (legacy experience beneficial).
Strong experience with Spring Boot as the modern application framework.
Proficiency with Hibernate or equivalent ORM frameworks.
Ability to develop and complete user stories independently, with minimal assistance on complex issues.
Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server).
Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit.
Familiarity with identity and access management, including SAML authentication.
Secret clearance required.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering solutions within large-scale Federal IT programs.
Familiarity with the SAFe Agile framework.
Exposure to Login.gov integration.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy scalable and secure applications on major cloud platforms.
Build and modernize Java applications using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and related frameworks.
Support and maintain legacy applications built on Struts 2 and J2EE.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
Implement best practices for cloud architecture, application security, and software development.
Optimize cloud-hosted solutions for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation for deployment, monitoring, and environment management.
Monitor and troubleshoot cloud and on-prem application environments to ensure system health.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to story refinement and sprint planning.
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, Java frameworks, and DevSecOps practices.