Jr. Software Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services (AFS), the mission is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve lives. AFS, with over 13,000 employees, focuses on leveraging technology and ingenuity for clients in defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, AFS offers a collaborative and supportive community that empowers growth through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. The company seeks creative problem-solvers passionate about making a real-world impact to join their team and tackle significant national challenges. Jr. Software Engineers will be key members of a collaborative team, building and improving cutting-edge software solutions on meaningful projects in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript)
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Four (4) years of relevant experience can substitute for a degree
Must have a TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with language specific frameworks: Java frameworks: Spring, Hibernate, etc.
JavaScript frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.
Python frameworks: Django, Flask, etc.
C++ frameworks: STL, Qt, Boost, etc.
Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, etc.
Knowledge of SQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle
Experience with NoSQL databases such as ElasticSearch or MongoDB
Experience with AWS services and cloud-based application development
Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
Experience with cloud development technologies

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain a variety of software systems, from large-scale data platforms to real-time analytics
Collaborate with stakeholders to transform ideas into new features and user-friendly designs
Write, test, and debug clean, efficient code to ensure our systems are reliable and performant
Solve interesting problems by developing and implementing robust algorithms
Work with a team to test software, create documentation, and ensure everything we build meets the highest standards